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Darnerien McCants

Darnerien McCants, American-Canadian football player

Born
August 1, 1977
Age in 2026
49
Zodiac sign
Leo
Birth year
1977

About 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. == College career == At Delaware State University, McCants played his best season as a senior, at tight end, tallying career-highs of 36 catches, 692 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.

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Career and life highlights

The world when Darnerien McCants was born

Darnerien McCants was born in 1977. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1977

  • #1 song"You Light Up My Life" – Debby Boone
  • Top movieStar Wars
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookThe Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentPelé retires after final match with the New York Cosmos
  • Top headlineStar Wars premieres and changes cinema forever
  • Technology milestoneApple II computer released
  • Defining fadStar Wars mania
  • Notable inventionAtari 2600 video game console
  • World population4.23 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonPortland Trail Blazers (NBA)
  • U.S. population220.2M

1977 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Darnerien McCants's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19772026
Gas$0.62$3.45/gal
Average home$49,300$435,000
Average income$16,009$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.23$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population220.2M341 million

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