Jameel McClain
Jameel Leshawn McClain (born July 25, 1985) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played 7 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants. He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Syracuse. McClain scored his only official professional touchdown on October 4, 2011 after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | 25 July 1985
(aged 40) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| College: | Syracuse | ||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||||||||||||||
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McClain grew up poor in Philadelphia and basically lived at a Salvation Army center. He now often helps in the community.[1] In 2010, McClain created the 53 Families Foundation which helps youth receive basic needs.[2]
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McClain at the CIAA Welcome Reception in Baltimore in 2023.
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References
- ↑ "For Ravens Jameel McClain, path from North Philadelphia to Super Bowl wasn't easy". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ↑ "About Us". 53 Families Foundation. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
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