Luke McCown

Professional football quarterback Luke McCown plays in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On February 9, 2009, McCown re-signed with the Buccaneers to a deal worth up to $7 million a year. As McCown has only made three career starts with the Buccaneers, some speculate that this high-dollar contract will provide McCown a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job in 2009.ESPN.com: Bucs Re-sign QB McCown

Prior to playing in the NFL, McCown played college football for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in the NCAA. He started 43 of 44 games, recording 1,088 completions, 1,827 passing attempts and 12,994 yards, all Louisiana Tech records. After college, McCown was selected 106th overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.Official Site of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Luke McCown

McCown made his professional debut with the Cleveland Browns in 2004, playing in five games and completing 48 of 98 passes for 608 yards and four touchdowns. Prior to the 2005 season, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCown did not see playing time with the Buccaneers until 2007, when he played in five games, recording 94 of 139 completions for 1,009 yards and five touchdowns. He saw limited action in 2008, playing in just two games and recording one pass attempt.NFL.com: Luke McCown

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  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 212
  • Rookie Year: 2004