Rydell Melancon

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Rydel Melancon
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-01-10) January 10, 1962 (age 62)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: St. James (LA)
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1984  / round: 4 / pick: 94
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Rydell Joseph Melancon, (sometimes spelled Malancon), (born January 10, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Melancon was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL draft and played that season with the team. [1] After two seasons away from the NFL, Melancon played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1987 NFL season. He played at the collegiate level at Louisiana State University. [2] Melancon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. [3]

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References

  1. "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  2. "Rydell Malancon". NFL.com.
  3. "Rydell Malancon Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.