Leon Mackey was born on February 28,1989 and is a former American football defensive end.
12 Facts About Leon Mackey
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Leon Mackey signed his first NFL contract with the Vikings after spending the 2014 season with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.
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Leon Mackey spent the 2008 campaign at Hargrave Military Academy, where he was considered a four-star prospect by Scout.
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Leon Mackey selected South Carolina after originally committing to Clemson and turning down offers from Arkansas and North Carolina, among others.
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Leon Mackey originally signed with Virginia Tech, but failed to qualify academically.
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Leon Mackey began his collegiate career at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi before transferring to Texas Tech in 2011, where he played for two years.
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Leon Mackey spent the 2014 season with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.
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Leon Mackey recorded a half sack in two regular season games with the Rattlers in 2014 before recording three sacks in the playoffs, helping the Rattlers win the ArenaBowl XXVII Championship Title.
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Leon Mackey was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade on January 19,2017.
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Leon Mackey was placed on recallable reassignment on March 31,2017.
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On October 5,2017, Leon Mackey signed with the Jacksonville Sharks.
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Leon Mackey would make his MMA debut against Brant Campbell at LFA 188 on July 12,2024.