Taj McGowan

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Taj McGowan
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-30) December 30, 1996 (age 27)
Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Hallandale (FL)
College: UCF
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
Career highlights and awards
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Taj McGowan (born December 30, 1996) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football for the UCF Knights, rushing for 470 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season. [1]

Professional career

McGowan appeared in a rookie minicamp for the Jaguars after going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, and was signed by the Jaguars on June 5, 2019. [2] [3] He was waived/injured on July 31, 2019, and placed on injured reserve. [4] He was waived with a failed physical designation on April 20, 2020. [5]

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References

  1. Day, Ryan (June 6, 2019). "UCF running back Taj McGowan signs with Jaguars". Big Cat Country. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  2. "Report: Jags sign former UCF RB Taj McGowan, waive Khairi Clark". Jaguars Wire. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  3. "Jaguars sign former UCF running back Taj McGowan for added depth". FOX Sports. June 5, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  4. "The Jaguars sign RB Devante Mays". Jaguars.com. July 31, 2019.
  5. "Official: Jaguars waive WR Lee". Jaguars.com. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.