Former Alabama All-American linebacker Keith McCants passed away earlier today at the age of 53.
McCants was found dead on Thursday in his home in a suspected overdose, according to investigators.
“It appears it was a drug overdose, but we are awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner’s office,” sheriff’s spokesperson Amanda Sinni said. “This is still an open investigation.”
The Mobile, Alabama native earned All-American honors at Alabama during the 1989 season. McCants was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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