Keith McCants was drafted No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2089th at Alabama
The pick
How Keith McCants came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2089th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1470% of career value
- Final season
- 19955 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Keith McCants.
Penn State
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith McCants in the 1990 NFL Draft
Keith McCants is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Keith McCants drafted?
Keith McCants was selected No. 4 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/keith-mccants.
What college did Keith McCants play for?
Keith McCants played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Keith McCants's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/keith-mccants.