Tucker McCann

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Tucker McCann
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McCann (left) in 2016
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Position: Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-10) November 10, 1997 (age 26)
O'Fallon, Illinois
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: O'Fallon (IL)
College: Missouri
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Tucker McCann (born November 10, 1997) is a former American football placekicker. He played college football at Missouri.

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Early life and high school

A native of O'Fallon, Illinois, McCann attended O'Fallon Township High School where he was the team's starting kicker from his sophomore to senior years. As a junior, he broke the Illinois state record for longest field goal at 60 yards. [1] [2] A consensus three star recruit, he received offers from Alabama, Florida State, and Missouri. [3] He committed to Missouri on June 8, 2015. [4]

College career

McCann was the Tigers starting kicker all four years he attended Missouri. As a senior, he added punting duties in addition to his placekicking duties. McCann became the first person in the 21st century to have four punts of 50+ yards and make three field goals from 40+ yards in a 50–0 win over Southeast Missouri State. [5]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, McCann signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. [6] [7] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [8] [9] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list by the team on November 7, 2020. [10] He was signed to a futures contract by the Titans on January 11, 2021. [11] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 5.

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References

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  2. "Tucker McCann - Football". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
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