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

Taj McGowan (born December 30, 1996) is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. 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.


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