Position: Cornerback Tackles: 26 Role American football player Weight 88 kg | Place of birth: Inglewood, California Name Leon McFadden Height 1.75 m Parents Leon McFadden | |
Date of birth: (1990-10-26) October 26, 1990 (age 25) High school: Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 68 College San Diego State Aztecs football Number 29 (Cleveland Browns / Defensive back) Similar People Marcus Cromartie, Jamoris Slaughter, Keith Reaser, Buster Skrine, Kenneth Acker Profiles |
Leon McFadden, Jr. (born October 26, 1990) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.
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Early years
McFadden attended St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California, and played high school football for the Bosco Braves. He recorded 32 receptions for an average of 16.3 yards per catch, including seven touchdowns and was selected to the Trinity League first-team defense after he recorded 48 tackles and four interceptions in 2008.
Mcfadden was also a standout athlete for the St. John Bosco High School track team. He was timed at 10.9 seconds in the 100 meters in 2008. He also had a career-best leap of 6.46 meters in the long jump.
College career
McFadden attended San Diego State University, where he played for the San Diego State Aztecs football team from 2009 to 2012. During his college career, he accumulated 168 tackles, including 13 for loss, 39 pass break ups and eight interceptions, and was a first-team All-Mountain West Conference (MWC) selection for three consecutive years, from his sophomore through senior seasons.
Cleveland Browns
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round, with the 68th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. On August 30, 2014, McFadden was released by the Browns.
New York Jets
McFadden was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on August 31, 2014. He was released on September 11, 2014.
San Francisco 49ers
McFadden signed with the San Francisco 49ers during the 2014 season. He was released on September 5, 2015.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 7, 2015, the Arizona Cardinals signed McFadden to their practice squad.
New York Giants
On October 21, 2015, the New York Giants signed McFadden to their active roster from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. On December 5, 2015, the New York Giants waived McFadden.
Personal life
His father, Leon McFadden, was a shortstop and outfielder for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball between 1968 and 1970.