Steve McNair died early but has left a very influential legacy behind. The former football quarterback met with a gruesome and tragic end. But his family lineage continues with his wife and children. Ever since a Netflix documentary on his life titled Untold: The Murder of Air McAir dropped, the curiosity around him and his kids has increased.
If you have enjoyed the documentary and want to know more about him, keep reading. We will delve into all the details about the children of McNair and his family.
Who Was Steve McNair?
Steve McNair was born on February 14th, 1973, and was enrolled at the University of Florida where he played football for Alcorn State Braves. He then eventually became a very successful football player as a quarterback for the National Football League (NFL) for 13 captivating seasons.
He made his debut with the Houston Oilers by playing two seasons with them. He then served as the quarterback player for the Tennessee Titans. Till 2005, Steve played for the Titans. Subsequently, he was with the Baltimore Ravens till he retired from sports in 2008.
Also Read: Who Is Mechelle McNair? Everything About Steve McNair’s Wife
Who Are His Children?
On June 21st, 1997, he married Mechelle McNair and the couple had two sons. Their names are Tyler James McNair and Trenton Jon McNair. McNair also had two more sons named Steven O’Brian McNair and Steve LaTreal McNair Jr.
They were from two different women before he married Mechelle. After Steve’s death, Mechelle did not marry again. She holds a degree in nursing.
Steve LaTreal played as a wideout at the Oak Grove High School which is situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After completing high school, Steve became a part of the Southern Mississippi team to play the ball.
Later, he attended the Community College of Pearl River. However, he did not continue to play and is not at the professional level of American football. Steve is married and has a family. Unlike his father, he stays away from the limelight.
Steven O’Brian McNair is the younger son of Mechelle. He was only 15 when his father passed away. He lives in Nashville and not much is known about him. Tyler, the second child of the couple, attended New York University via a scholarship.
He got a degree in biology and is a full-time dancer in Hollywood. Trenton is the younger child of Steve and he went to PBA University. He stands at 6 ‘4’ and is using his towering personality to do well in basketball.
How Did Steve McNair Die?
Steve McNair was shot dead by a waitress named Sahel Kazemi aka Jenni on July 4th, 2009. Afterward, she ended up shooting herself at his house. The authorities later found out that the two were in a relationship.
The text messages exchanged between them revealed that Jenni was under financial stress and she also suspected that he was seeing another woman. At the time of his death, Steve was 36 while the girl was 20. Just before the accident, cops had pulled her over when she was driving a Cadillac that was registered under Steve and her name.
The authorities froze his assets after his demise because of a lack of testament. Mechelle asked a judge in Nashville who then ordered some of the portions to be unfrozen so that she could take care of her children.
Conclusion
Steve McNair was a celebrated player in American football. He achieved a lot of titles in his career and was really successful. However, a brief affair with a girl cost him his life. His wife was not aware of his activities until he died. His demise has been ruled out as a murder-suicide case with Jenni being the one who shot him.
