Kevin McLain

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Kevin McLain
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1954-09-15) September 15, 1954 (age 69)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
College: Colorado State
NFL draft: 1976  / Round: 1 / Pick: 26
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:48
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Kevin Wayne McLain (born September 15, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was a 1st round selection (26th overall pick) in the 1976 NFL draft out of Colorado State University. McLain played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1976–1979. [1]

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References

  1. "Kevin McLain, LB at NFL.com". NFL.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.