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Dwight McLean

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Dwight McLean
No. 21
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1988-10-28) October 28, 1988 (age 36)
Corona, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Corona (CA) Santiago
College:Purdue
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena League statistics
Total tackles:349.5
Forced fumbles:8
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:51
Interceptions:10
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Dwight George McLean (born in October 28, 1988) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at Purdue University.

Early life

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McLean attended Santiago High School in Corona, California.

College career

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Fullerton College

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After high school McLean attended Fullerton College

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Dwight McLean
S
Corona, California Fullerton College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 4.6 Feb 26, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPN grade: JC
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: -- (S)   Rivals: -- (S), -- (CA)  ESPN: -- (S)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Purdue Football Commitment List (26)". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  • "Purdue College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  • "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.

McLean committed to Purdue University on February 26, 2008.[1] McLean was not heavily recruited, only landing football scholarships from 3 FBS schools (New Mexico State, San Diego State and Purdue).

Purdue

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McLean's play netted him a scholarship to continue his football career at Purdue University. He was named a starting safety midway through the season in 2008, and was a starter in 2009.

Professional career

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San Jose SaberCats

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McLean signed with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in 2011. McLean lead the SaberCats with 80 tackles on the season.

Arizona Rattlers

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In 2012, McLean was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. McLean was later released before the season ended.

San Antonio Talons

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Later in 2012b McLean was assigned to the San Antonio Talons. McLean helped the Talons finish the season with a 14-2 record, but the Talons fell short of the ArenaBowl.

New Orleans VooDoo

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8 weeks into the 2013 season, McLean was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo.[2]

Portland Thunder

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On December 20, 2013, McLean was selected by the Portland Thunder in the 2014 AFL Expansion Draft.[3]

Las Vegas Outlaws

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On November 5, 2014, McLean was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws. He was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.

Return to Portland

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On June 3, 2015, McLean was assigned to the Portland Thunder.

References

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  1. ^ "Dwight McLean". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  2. ^ "VooDoo Welcome LJ Castile Back to the Graveyard". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. May 16, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  3. ^ "Portland Adds Nine Through Expansion Draft". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 21, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
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