Position: Wide receiver Height 1.85 m Nephews LeSean McCoy Jr. Role American football player Siblings LeSean McCoy | Name LeRon McCoy Career start 2004 College: Indiana (PA) Weight 99 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1982-01-24) January 24, 1982 (age 33) Place of birth: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania NFL draft: 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 226 Education Indiana University of Pennsylvania | ||
LeRon Terrell McCoy (born January 24, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, and California Redwoods.
Early years
McCoy attended Bishop McDevitt High School, from sophomore to his senior year and Harrisburg High School in his freshman year; Both are schools in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He lettered three times in football. He is also the older brother of Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy.
College career
McCoy attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He finished his college career with 110 receptions for 2,096 yards (19.1 yards per rec. avg.), and 25 touchdowns. His 110 receptions rank eighth on the school's career record list.
At the NFL Combine in February, 2005, McCoy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds, the 4th fastest time among wide receivers present.
Combine analysis
McCoy saw limited time as a reserve in his true freshman season in 2001 before breaking out with 30 catches for 640 yards and eight touchdowns as a 13-game starter in 2002. He had 36 receptions for 521 yards and six TD's as a junior in 2003 and 36 receptions for 701 yards and 10 TD's as a senior in 2004. McCoy had good production in college considering the run-heavy offensive scheme he played in. He also had an impressive showing at the combine, where he ran in the low-4.4's, had a 37" vertical jump and ran the short shuttle in 3.94.
Arizona Cardinals
During the 2005 season McCoy saw some action during the regular season, catching 18 passes for 191 yards. He also scored his first NFL touchdown. McCoy impressed observers at Training Camp in 2006, but was injured early in the season and placed on injured reserve.
Personal life
McCoy is the brother of current Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy.