Roster status: Active Positions Lineman Undrafted: 2003 Weight 150 kg | Role American football player Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Name Tim McGill | |
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Date of birth: (1979-06-24) June 24, 1979 (age 36) College Illinois Fighting Illini football Profiles | ||
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois High school: Chicago (IL) Lake View | ||
Tim McGill: Football Defensive Lineman
Tim McGill (born June 24, 1979) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Carolina Cobras as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Illinois.
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McGill has also been a member of the New York Dragons, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Storm, and Montreal Alouettes.
Early life
McGill attended Lake View High School in Chicago, Illinois. As a member of the football team, McGill played both running back and defensive line. He also participated in track & field as a discus thrower.
College career
On February 8, 1998, McGill accepted a football scholarship to Illinois to play fullback, drawing comparisons to Byron Morris.
Professional career
He was selected with the 3rd pick by the Utah Blaze during the 2005 expansion draft, but never played with the Blaze because he was trying to make the Packers roster. On October 11, 2006, McGill's rights were traded to the Nashville Kats, along with Thal Woods, for Frank Carter. Before the season started McGill was traded to the Storm for Demetrius Bendross.