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Josh McCown, born on July 4, 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, is an American football player. As of 2026, Josh McCown is 47 years old. Schooling on record includes Jacksonville High School and Sam Houston State University. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
I have a soft spot for careers shaped like Josh McCown's. A 6-foot-4 quarterback born in Florida in 1979, he survived in the NFL not as a flashy star but as a durable journeyman, bouncing between rosters and earning trust along the way. Now coaching with the Vikings, he embodies the kind of player who becomes a mentor figure for younger quarterbacks long before he formally takes the headset. I admire athletes who build their reputation on reliability rather than highlight reels, and McCown's natural transition from competitor to teacher tells me exactly why locker rooms valued him for so long.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Josh McCown
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョシュ・マカウン
- Reading
- じょしゅ・まかうん
- Born
- July 4, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Jacksonville High School
- University
- Sam Houston State University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Josh McCown born?
Born July 4, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Josh McCown from?
Josh McCown is from Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
What does Josh McCown do?
Josh McCown works as American football player.
How tall is Josh McCown?
Josh McCown is 193 cm.
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