David Macklin

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David Macklin
No. 27, 38, 34
Position Cornerback
Personal information
Born (1978-07-14) July 14, 1978 (age 47)
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school Newport News (VA) Menchville [1]
College Penn State
NFL draft 2000: 3rd round, 91st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 371
Sacks 1.0
Forced fumbles 3
Fumble recoveries 2
Interceptions 14
Defensive touchdowns 1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Thurman Macklin (born July 14, 1978) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played college football at Penn State.

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Macklin was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.

College career

Macklin was a three-year starter at Penn State University. He was selected an All-Big Ten player as a junior in 1998, the year when he led the conference in interceptions with six. As a freshman Macklin briefly played point guard for the Penn State basketball team after the football season had ended.

Macklin studied business logistics at Penn State.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Macklin spent the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft with the 91st overall pick. [2] He reached the 2004 AFC Championship Game with Colts, but the team lost to eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in that game.

Arizona Cardinals

Macklin signed as a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. He scored his only NFL touchdown on a 60-yard interception return for the Cardinals in 2005. He was released by the Cardinals in March, 2007, making him a free agent again.

Washington Redskins

On April 5, 2007, he agreed to a deal with the Washington Redskins. He became a free agent at the conclusion of the season.

St. Louis Rams

Macklin signed with the St. Louis Rams in March 2008. He spent training camp with the team, but was released during the final cuts on August 30.

Kansas City Chiefs

Macklin signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to a two-year contract on November 5, 2008. [3]

He was released on March 18, 2009.

NFL statistics

YearTeamGamesCombined TacklesTacklesAssisted TacklesSacksForced FumblesFumble RecoveriesFumble Return YardsInterceptionsInterception Return YardsYards per Interception ReturnLongest Interception ReturnInterceptions Returned for TouchdownPasses Defended
2000 IND 16272340.0000235183508
2001 IND 16625390.5000315511011
2002 IND 16625390.01001303030010
2003 IND 16362880.0110100007
2004 ARI 167462120.5110418516016
2005 ARI 16615380.00002794060117
2006 ARI 14343310.0000156565605
2007 WSH 66600.0000000000
Career116362311511.0320142331760174

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Personal life

Macklin was arrested for DUI in Newport News, Virginia on March 13, 2009; a BAC test indicated that his level was above the legal limit. [5]

Macklin runs a foundation named 27 Reasons (27 is his college and professional number) which aids underprivileged kids in Arizona and Virginia. [6]

References

  1. "David Macklin, Former NFL Player, Giving Back to Youth Through His Nonprofit Glory Days 4 on 4 Inc". HeartAndSoul.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. "Chiefs Agree To Terms With CBs Ricardo Colclough & David Macklin". kcchiefs.com. November 5, 2008. Archived from the original on November 8, 2008.
  4. "David Macklin Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
  5. Dujardin, Peter (April 22, 2009). "NFL player Macklin found guilty of DUI" . Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. A7. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  6. Kuehn, Amber (June 22, 2008). "Q&A with Newport News native David Macklin". Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010. Retrieved May 6, 2021.