Alton McCann
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| Alton McCann | |
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| Date of birth | April 24, 1983 |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | West Virginia |
| NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 6/ Pick 179 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2006-present | Detroit Lions |
Alton "Dee" McCann (born April 24th, 1983 in Lucedale, Mississippi) is an American football cornerback who played for the West Virginia Mountaineers and was selected in the sixth round, 179th overall by the Detroit Lions.
[edit] College Career
Dee McCann earned his way into West Virginia University by playing at Junior College. McCann tallied up 72 tackles, five sacks, and three interceptions in 2003 at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi, where he earned all-state and all-JUCO honors.
McCann transfered to West Virginia in 2004, where he played cornerback throughout the season with All-American Adam Jones (football player). McCann only recorded 21 tackles for the season, but saw his first significant action against Virginia Tech, where he recorded two tackles against the Virginia Tech Hokies. With Pacman Jones out due to injury against Rutgers, McCann started. Against the Scarlet Knights, McCann recorded an interception, fumble recovery, two forced fumbles, and eight tackles. In the Gator Bowl against the Florida State Seminoles, McCann grabbed two interceptions and recorded six tackles.
In his senior year of 2005, McCann finally took starting positions with Pacman Jones leaving for the pro draft. McCann ended the season ranked third on the Mountaineers with 64 tackles, two interceptions, and five pass break-ups. Along with safeties Mike Lorello and Jahmile Addae, McCann and the Mountaineers posted a 11-1 record after the 2006 Sugar Bowl win against the Georgia Bulldogs.
[edit] Pro Career
Dee McCann was drafted 179th overall in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions. McCann stayed on their roster until September 2nd, 2006, when he was released to the practice squad.
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