Keenan McCardell Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Former NFL wide receiver Keenan McCardell is married to his wife, Nicole McCardell.

Who Is Nicole McCardell?

Nicole McCardell is the wife of former NFL wide receiver and current coach Keenan McCardell. According to team publications, McCardell and his wife Nicole have been together since his playing days, with the couple raising their family while he moved between teams and coaching jobs across the NFL. Nicole maintains a private life away from the media spotlight, and few public details about her own background have been reported.

Marriage Timeline

Keenan and Nicole McCardell were married during the early years of his NFL career. A personal diary McCardell wrote for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fall of 2000 already referred to "my wife" caring for him when he came down with a cold, rubbing him down with Vicks and serving him hot tea before a game week. The couple has remained married through McCardell's playing career (1991–2007) and his subsequent coaching career, which has taken the family to stops in Washington, Maryland, Jacksonville, and Minnesota. The exact date of their wedding has not been publicly disclosed.

Children

Keenan and Nicole McCardell have four children: three daughters — Keandra, Nia, and Nakeeya' — and a son, Keenan II. Their children grew up around the game as their father transitioned from a star receiver with the Jaguars to a respected NFL position coach. Keenan II shares his father's name.

Career Highlights

Keenan McCardell (born January 6, 1970) played 17 NFL seasons from 1991 to 2007 as a wide receiver. Drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1991, he also played for the Cleveland Browns before joining the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996, where he formed one of the league's most productive receiving duos with Jimmy Smith. With Jacksonville, he helped the franchise reach the AFC Championship Game in 1996 and 1999. He won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Super Bowl XXXVII) and earned a second Super Bowl title during his career, becoming a two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion.

McCardell finished his playing career with 883 receptions for 11,373 yards, ranking among the NFL's all-time leaders in both categories at the time of his retirement. He became the 13th player in NFL history to reach 800 career receptions, hitting the mark on December 4, 2005, while with the San Diego Chargers. He also had stints with the Houston Texans and a second run with Washington. After retiring, he became a wide receivers coach, serving with the Redskins (2010–2011), the Maryland Terrapins (2014–2015), the Jacksonville Jaguars (2017), and the Minnesota Vikings, where he coaches receivers as of recent seasons.

FAQ

Who is Keenan McCardell's wife?

Keenan McCardell's wife is Nicole McCardell. The couple has been married since his playing days.

How many children does Keenan McCardell have?

He has four children with his wife Nicole: daughters Keandra, Nia, and Nakeeya', and son Keenan II.

Which teams did Keenan McCardell play for?

McCardell played 17 NFL seasons for the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Diego Chargers, and Houston Texans.

Is Keenan McCardell still coaching in the NFL?

Yes. After his playing career ended in 2007, McCardell became a wide receivers coach, most recently coaching the Minnesota Vikings' receivers.