Kevin Richard McCabe (born November 12, 1984) is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Cleveland Gladiators and Pittsburgh Power. He played

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at the University of Virginia and

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. McCabe was also a member of the

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of the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

McCabe played high school football at

Pine-Richland High School Pine-Richland High School is a large public high school located at 700 Warrendale Road, in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Pine-Richland School District and is located in Pine Township. In the 2018–2 ...

in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed 123 of 196 passes for 2,179 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior year while leading his team to a school-record 12 wins and the WPIAL Class AAA final. He was also named All-Section his sophomore and junior years. McCabe completed 79 of 131 pass attempts for 1,053 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. He completed 86 of 196 attempts for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns in his first year as a starter in 10th grade. he finished his career with 288 completions in 523 attempts for 4,347 yards and 51 touchdowns.

College career

McCabe played for the

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of the University of Virginia from 2004 to 2006. He was redshirted in 2003. He transferred in 2007 to play for the

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of the

. He completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,214 yards, 32 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions in 386 pass attempts. He helped the Vulcans to a 12–2 record and the NCAA Division II semifinals.

Professional career

McCabe signed with the

on April 27, 2009, after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Steelers on June 18, 2009. He was signed by the Cleveland Gladiators on March 5, 2010. McCabe signed with the Pittsburgh Power on November 15, 2010. He recorded ten touchdowns on 408 passing yards in 2011. He was released by the Power on June 23, 2011.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCabe, Kevin Living people 1984 births Players of American football from Pittsburgh American football quarterbacks Pine-Richland High School alumni Virginia Cavaliers football players California Vulcans football players Cleveland Gladiators players Pittsburgh Power players