On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL Wide Receiver turned Coach, Darnerien McCants. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review!

Not a Division 1 athlete, no combine invite - no problem. In 2001, 'Coach' was drafted in the 5th round after a 18 touchdown campaign as a senior at Delaware State. He spent the bulk of his career with the Washington Redskins as a receiver and special team contributor. His last NFL stop in the regular season with with the Philadelphia Eagles.

McCants opens up about his journey through the league and navigating life after. Since 2009 he has worked as a coach with the youth. While that is still his focus, he also started the Finding Me Foundation in 2020 to help combat juvenile delinquency in education/reading. Please check out findingmefoundation.org or his coaching website coachmccants.com to learn more.

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