David Macklin
American football player (born 1978)
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David Thurman Macklin (born July 14, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | July 14, 1978 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Menchville (Newport News)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| College | Penn State | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2000: 3rd round, 91st overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Macklin was also a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
College career
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
Indianapolis Colts
Macklin spent the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft with the 91st overall pick.[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
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
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
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
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
| 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 |
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| 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
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]