Jameel McClain
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McClain (right, #53) practices at M&T Bank Stadium against tight end Dennis Pita in August, 2011 |
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| No. 53 Baltimore Ravens | |
| Linebacker | |
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| Date of birth: July 25, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Syracuse | |
| Undrafted in 2008 | |
| Debuted in 2008 for the Baltimore Ravens | |
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| Roster status: Exclusive-Rights FA | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2012 | |
| Tackles | 280 |
| Sacks | 4.5 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jameel Leshawn McClain (born July 25, 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Syracuse. McClain scored his only official professional touchdown on October 4, 2011 after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.
McClain grew up poor in Philadelphia and basically lived at a Salvation Army center. He now often helps in the community.