David McLeod

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David McLeod
Personal information
Born: (1971-08-15) August 15, 1971 (age 52)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College: James Madison
Position: Wide receiver / defensive back
Undrafted: 1994
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:187
Receiving yards:2809
Tackles:159
Interceptions:16
Total TDs:62
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

David McLeod (born August 15, 1971) is a former American football player who played seven seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Albany Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Carolina Cobras and Tampa Bay Storm. McLeod played college football at James Madison University. [1] In 1996, he was the first recipient of the AFL Defensive Player of the Year Award and was named Second Team All-Arena. [2]

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References

  1. "David McLeod". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. "David McLeod". ArenaFan. Retrieved April 18, 2014.