Tucker McCann

Tucker McCann
McCann in 2016
Profile
PositionPlacekicker
Personal information
Born (1997-11-10) November 10, 1997
O'Fallon, Illinois
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolO'Fallon (IL)
CollegeMissouri (2016–2019)
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 0+34 in
(1.85 m)
215 lb
(98 kg)
Values from Pro Day[6]

Tennessee Titans

After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft, McCann signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent.[7][8] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list by the team on November 7, 2020.[11] He was signed to a futures contract by the Titans on January 11, 2021.[12] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021, and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on October 5.[14]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 14, 2026, McCann was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[15] He was released on June 11.[16]

Career statistics

UFL

Year Team GP Field goals Points
FGA FGM Lng Pct
2026 STL 4 10 11 58 90.9 36
Career 4 10 11 58 90.9 36

References

  1. ^ Palmer, Tod (September 5, 2017). "O'Fallon's McCann refocused after hard freshman season at Mizzou". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Tucker McCann - Football". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Blum, Eric. "Even-keeled and confident: McCann looks for strong finish to Mizzou career". Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Tucker McCann, Missouri Tigers, Kicker". 247Sports. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Schiffer, Alex (September 8, 2019). "How O'Fallon grad Tucker McCann has led a revived special teams unit at Mizzou". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Tucker McCann College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  7. ^ Boclair, David (April 26, 2020). "Undrafted Rookie Enters Kicking Picture". SI.com. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Criddle, Dean (April 26, 2020). "Former O'Fallon, East St. Louis stars sign NFL free agent contracts. Find out with who". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  9. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players". TennesseeTitans.com.
  10. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 7, 2020). "Titans Add 13 Players to Practice Squad". tennesseetitans.com. Tennessee Titans. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  11. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 7, 2020). "Titans Make 12 Roster Moves Before Sunday's Game vs Bears". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 11, 2021). "Titans Sign 14 Players to Futures Contracts for 2021". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  13. ^ Arthur, Ben. "Tennesse Titans waive-injured Tucker McCann, two others; Anthony Rush placed on COVID-19 list". Tennessean.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  14. ^ "Tucker McCann: Released from IR". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  15. ^ "Day Two of UFL Draft Introduces New Faces and Ignites the New Era of Spring Football". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  16. ^ Larsen, James. "Specialists Tucker McCann & Mike Rivers Released From UFL". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.