Darnerien McCants

Darnerien Richard McCants (born August 1, 1978) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played college football at Delaware State.

McCants played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Baltimore Ravens and Montreal Alouettes.

Early life As a senior at Arundel High School in Gambrills, Maryland, McCants was an All-State, All-County and All-Metro selection in one season of organized high school football. He led his teams to county and regional championships.

McCants was also a state champion in the high jump.

McCants previously played one year of JV football at Oakland Mills High School in Columbia, Maryland before transferring to Arundel.

He spent his freshman year at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. After showing promise as an end zone threat in 2003, He fell out of favor with the new coaching staff and spent much of 2004 on the inactive list. He was released after the 2004 season.

Philadelphia Eagles Before the 2005 season McCants signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. When active in 2005, he primarily played on special teams. He was released prior to the 2006 season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On July 11, 2007, McCants was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with whom he played three games.

Team Tennessee On January 26, 2008, he was selected 38th overall by Team Tennessee in the 2008 AAFL draft.

Baltimore Ravens On July 25, 2008, McCants signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was later released on August 26.

Montreal Alouettes On December 18, 2008, McCants signed with the Montreal Alouettes.

Coaching McCants worked as a personal trainer upon retiring from football in 2009. In September 2021, he was listed as Wilde Lake's head coach for cross country and boys indoor track, as well as assistant coach for boys outdoor track.

McCants has expressed the intent to become an educator, having majored in education at Delaware State.

In 2017 and 2019, McCants played in the biennial Congressional Football Game for Charity, an event featuring members of Congress and former NFL players playing against Capitol Police officers to benefit the Capitol Police Memorial Fund, Our Military Kids and A Advantage 4 Kids.