Colt McCoy
Quarterback for New York Giants
In his own words…
On the Field
Colt McCoy is a quarterback for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft, after playing college football for the University of Texas. He has also been a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins. McCoy was the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns from 2006 to 2009 and won the 2008 Walter Camp Award, was the 2008 Heisman Trophy runner-up and was a 2009 Heisman finalist.
Off the Field
McCoy is an outspoken Christian and member of the Churches of Christ. Some media features on McCoy refer to him jokingly as "The real McCoy" because of his performance on the field as well as his leadership and personality. While in Austin, Texas, he was active in the University of Texas community service program, including visits to the Austin's Children's Hospital and volunteering at the Children's Miracle Network telethon. He also took a trip to Peru for missionary work and to visit hospital patients.
