Charles McKee (American football)
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 2, 1950 |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Phoenix (AZ) Union |
| College | Arizona |
| NFL draft | 1972: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Charles McKee (born February 2, 1950) is an American former football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots. He also was a member of the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League (WFL). He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (52nd overall) of the 1972 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Arizona.
McKee attended Phoenix Union High School, where he practiced football and basketball. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Arizona, finishing his career with 85 receptions for 1,652 receiving yards (school record) and 19 touchdowns (school record).[1] His nickname was "Earl the Pearl".[2]
As a junior, McKee was second on the team with 26 receptions for 496 yards and 9 touchdowns (led the team). As a senior, he was a co-captain and the team's deep threat, posting 43 receptions for 854 receiving yards (205 yards against Oregon State University) and 5 touchdowns. He also played in the Senior Bowl.[3]