Norris McCleary

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Norris McCleary
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1977-05-10) May 10, 1977 (age 46)
Shelby, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Bessemer City (Bessemer City, North Carolina)
College: East Carolina
Undrafted: 2000
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR  ·  ArenaFan.com

Norris Ellington McCleary (born May 10, 1977) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2000 to 2001. [1] [2] He is a Defensive Line coach for Southern Durham High School.

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References

  1. "Norris McCleary Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
  2. "Norris McCleary, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-02-25.