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Scott McLean (American football)

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Scott McLean
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1960-12-16) December 16, 1960 (age 64)
Clermont, Florida
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Clermont (FL)
College:Florida State
Undrafted:1982
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Scott McLean (born December 16, 1960) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida State University.

Early years

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McLean attended Clermont High School, before moving on to Florida State University. In his first two years he played defensive tackle, before being moved to defensive end as a junior.

He also practiced track and field, competing in the discus throw.

Professional career

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McLean was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1982 NFL draft and converted him into a linebacker. As a rookie, he injured his knee in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list.

In 1983, he made the team as a backup middle linebacker and played the position of "left back" for four games.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "The Dallas Cowboys Monday waived 11-year veteran safety Benny..." Retrieved April 30, 2017.