Dexter McCleon
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Position: CB
Jersey #: 20
Date of Birth: October 9, 1973
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 195 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 40 in 1997 by SL
First Team: STL (1997)
Last Team: HST (2006)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Dexter McCleon - Career Overview
Date of Birth: October 9, 1973
Position: Cornerback (CB)
Career Timeline
- St. Louis Rams (STL) - 1997 to 2000
- San Diego Chargers (SL) - 2001
- Kansas City Chiefs (KC) - 2002 to 2004
- Houston Texans (HST) - 2006
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted in the 3rd round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams.
- Part of the Rams team that won Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
- Known for his coverage skills and ability to play both man and zone defenses.
- Recorded a career-high 3 interceptions in the 2000 season.
- Played in a total of 89 NFL games, starting in 36 of them.
Post-NFL Career
After retiring from professional football, Dexter McCleon has remained involved in the sport through various coaching and mentoring roles.
Legacy
Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Dexter McCleon's contributions to the teams he played for, particularly during the Rams' Super Bowl season, mark him as a valuable player in the NFL during his tenure.
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