Ron McCartney
American football player (born 1954)
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Ronnie L. McCartney (born July 20, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning outstanding defensive player of the game honors in the 1974 Liberty Bowl.[1]
Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | July 20, 1954 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Stonewall Jackson (WV) | ||||
| College | Tennessee | ||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 2nd round, 53rd overall pick | ||||
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Career
After playing college football as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee, he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 1976 NFL draft.[2][3][1] He spent the entire 1976 season with the Rams on the injured reserve list.[4][5] After the Rams waived him before the 1977 season, he was picked up by the Falcons.[4][5] He spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Falcons, playing in 45 games from 1977 through 1979.[3] He recovered four fumbles during his career.[3] The Falcons cut him before the 1980 season.[6]
