Derrick McLendon
Position: LB
Jersey #: 59
Date of Birth: September 29, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 250 lbs
College: Colorado; Florida State
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: (2024)
Last Team: MIA (2026)
Career Summary
Derrick McLendon played on the defensive edge at Florida State and Colorado.
He joined Colorado in 2023 after four seasons at Florida State.
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High School
McLendon played three varsity seasons at Tucker High School in Georgia.
He recorded 85 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks during his high school career.
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College Career
McLendon appeared in all 12 Colorado games in 2023, starting against TCU and UCLA.
He recorded 14 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. In 2022 at Florida State, he made 12 starts and totaled 37 tackles with 3.5 sacks.
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30380, 00-0039497, 2000-09-29, Derrick McLendon, Derrick, McLendon
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