Mark McCants

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Mark McCants
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Position: Safety
Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1958-02-17) February 17, 1958 (age 66)
Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Louis E. Dieruff (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
College: Temple
NFL draft: 1981  / Round: 12 / Pick: 330
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Mark Anthony McCants (born February 17, 1958) is a former American football safety and return specialist who played three seasons for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). [1] He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round (330th overall) in the 1981 NFL Draft. [2]

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References

  1. "Mark McCants Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. "Mark McCants, a defensive back from Temple drafted by..." UPI.

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