Scott McLean (American football)

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Scott McLean
No. 52
Position Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1960-12-16) December 16, 1960 (age 64)
Clermont, Florida
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolClermont (FL)
College Florida State
NFL draft 1982: undrafted
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Scott McLean (born December 16, 1960) is an American former football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida State University.

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Early years

McLean attended Clermont High School, before moving on to Florida State University. In his first two years he played defensive tackle, before being moved to defensive end as a junior.

He also practiced track and field, competing in the discus throw.

Professional career

McLean was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1982 NFL draft and converted him into a linebacker. As a rookie, he injured his knee in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list.

In 1983, he made the team as a backup middle linebacker and played the position of "left back" for four games. [1]

References

  1. "The Dallas Cowboys Monday waived 11-year veteran safety Benny..." Retrieved April 30, 2017.