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DeutschDavid Macklin
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | July 14, 1978 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Newport News (VA) Menchville[1] | ||||||
| College: | Penn State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2000 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
David Thurman Macklin (born July 14, 1978) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.
Macklin has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
College career[edit]
Macklin was a three-year starter at Penn State University. He was selected an All-Big Ten player as a junior in 1998, the year when he led the conference in interceptions with six. As a freshman Macklin briefly played point guard for the Penn State basketball team after the football season had ended.
Macklin studied business logistics at Penn State.
Professional career[edit]
Indianapolis Colts[edit]
Macklin spent the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts after being drafted in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft.[2] He reached the 2004 AFC Championship Game with Colts, but the team lost to eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in that game.
Arizona Cardinals[edit]
Macklin signed as a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. He scored his only NFL touchdown on a 60-yard interception return for the Cardinals in 2005. He was released by the Cardinals in March, 2007, making him a free agent again.
Washington Redskins[edit]
On April 5, 2007, he agreed to a deal with the Washington Redskins. He became a free agent at the conclusion of the season.
St. Louis Rams[edit]
Macklin signed with the St. Louis Rams in March 2008. He spent training camp with the team, but was released during the final cuts on August 30.
Kansas City Chiefs[edit]
Macklin signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to a two-year contract on November 5, 2008.[3]
He was released on March 18, 2009.
NFL statistics[edit]
| Year | Team | Games | Combined Tackles | Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Sacks | Forced Fumbles | Fumble Recoveries | Fumble Return Yards | Interceptions | Interception Return Yards | Yards per Interception Return | Longest Interception Return | Interceptions Returned for Touchdown | Passes Defended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | IND | 16 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | IND | 16 | 62 | 53 | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2002 | IND | 16 | 62 | 53 | 9 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | IND | 16 | 36 | 28 | 8 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | ARI | 16 | 74 | 62 | 12 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | ARI | 16 | 61 | 53 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 79 | 40 | 60 | 1 | 17 |
| 2006 | ARI | 14 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | WSH | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 116 | 362 | 311 | 51 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 233 | 17 | 60 | 1 | 74 |
Personal life[edit]
Macklin was arrested for DUI in Newport News, Virginia on March 13, 2009; a BAC test indicated that his level was above the legal limit.[5]
Macklin runs a foundation named 27 Reasons (27 is his college and professional number) which aids underprivileged kids in Arizona and Virginia.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "David Macklin, Former NFL Player, Giving Back to Youth Through His Nonprofit Glory Days 4 on 4 Inc". HeartAndSoul.com. 2020-12-17. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ^ "Chiefs Agree To Terms With CBs Ricardo Colclough & David Macklin". kcchiefs.com. 2008-11-05. Archived from the original on 2008-11-08.
- ^ "David Macklin Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ^ Dujardin, Peter (April 22, 2009). "NFL player Macklin found guilty of DUI". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. p. A7. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ Kuehn, Amber (June 22, 2008). "Q&A with Newport News native David Macklin". Virginian-Pilot. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2021.