Education
He attended Northport High School, Long Island, New New York McEwen attended University of Utah and Santa Ana College.
He attended Northport High School, Long Island, New New York McEwen attended University of Utah and Santa Ana College.
He played college football at the University of Utah. Offensive coordinator, Jack Reilly offered McEwen a full scholarship to Utah. In June 2015, he was ranked one of the best Tight ends in the universities history with 64 catches for 721 yards and seven touchdowns.
Washington Redskins 1987"s NFL strike created some opportunities for McEwen, who was one of the replacement players who filled in for the regulars while regular NFL players were on strike.
McEwen played under head coach Bobby Beathard. He was then hired as a regular player and earned a from the Redskins’ 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII. McEwen earned in 1987 a signing bonus #3,500 and $40,000 minimum for a rookie.
San Diego Chargers After two years with the Redskins, McEwen then spent his last three seasons in San Diego. November 30, 1990 McEwen was placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh injury.
Amsterdam Admirals World League McEwen was drafted #41 in the inaugural season of the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF) as Tight End.
Jamie Martin was the quarterback who threw McEwen a 22-yard pass for a touchdown Chris Washington and McEwen head up the San Diego Chapter of NFL Alumni. McEwen was named Northport"s High School Athletic Hall of Fame to its inaugural class on September 20, 2014.