1. Jameel Lashawn McClain was born on July 25,1985 and is an American former professional football linebacker who is currently the director of player engagement for the Baltimore Ravens.
19 Facts About Jameel McClain
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Jameel McClain was a member of the New York Giants.
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McClain was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a Barbara Flood and Ralph McClain and has five siblings.
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Jameel McClain was raised by his mother and spent many nights in Philadelphia's salvation Army.
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Jameel McClain attended George Washington High School in Philadelphia where he recorded 230 tackles, 22 sacks, 8 FFs and 13 FRs in his career.
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Jameel McClain served as caption of his football team during his senior season at George Washington.
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Jameel McClain was ranked 7th on SU's record list for tackles by a down lineman and is tied for 11th on the career tackle-for-loss record list.
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Jameel McClain signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008 as the only rookie free agent to make the Ravens 53 man roster that year.
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Jameel McClain recorded 16 combined tackles, a blocked punt, 2 safeties, 4 assists and 2.5 sacks in the regular season.
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Jameel McClain established a franchise record with 2 safeties in one season.
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Jameel McClain started his first career game in 2009 against the Indianapolis Colts on November 22 and finished the season with 30 combined tackles.
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Jameel McClain started 16 out of 16 games in 2010 finishing with 71 tackles, 2 PD, 1 FR, and 1 sack.
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Jameel McClain remained a consistent presence and one of the pillars of the Ravens defense with 79 tackles in 2012 and earned a Super Bowl championship and AFC championship.
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On February 27,2014, Jameel McClain was released by the Ravens.
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On March 13,2014, Jameel McClain signed with the New York Giants.
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Jameel McClain has channeled his experiences and lessons into dedicating himself to the community and giving to those less fortunate.
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Jameel McClain used his experiences at the Salvation Army to help build the foundation for his future, earning a scholarship from Syracuse University to play football and joining the Baltimore Ravens 53 man roster.
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Jameel McClain has remained a constant contributor to the Salvation Army and was honored by the NAACP for his tireless efforts on behalf of the youth and the disadvantaged in Baltimore.
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In 2013 Jameel McClain was honored with the Ed Block Courage Award for his outstanding work and charitable efforts to the Baltimore community.