1. Marcus McNeill was born on November 16,1983 and is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for six seasons with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Marcus McNeill
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Marcus McNeill played college football for the Auburn Tigers football, and was two-time All-American.
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Marcus McNeill attended Cedar Grove High School in southern DeKalb County, Georgia, and played both offensive and defensive line for the Cedar Grove Saints, earning SuperPrep All-American honors.
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Marcus McNeill played in the Georgia-Florida High School All-Star Game as a senior.
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Marcus McNeill was a standout track star finishing second in the state in the shot put.
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Marcus McNeill attended Auburn University, where he played for coach Tommy Tuberville's Auburn Tigers football team from 2002 to 2005.
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Marcus McNeill started 28 total games in his four years as a lineman.
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Marcus McNeill blocked for future NFL running backs Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown, and allowed only one quarterback sack as a guard.
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Marcus McNeill was selected with the 50th overall pick in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft.
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Marcus McNeill worked out at D1 Sports Training in Nashville, TN prior to the NFL Draft.
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Marcus McNeill was unable to lift during pre-draft workouts due to a fractured right hand.
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Marcus McNeill was not called for a single holding penalty in the 2006 season.
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Marcus McNeill finished 4th in voting for the 2006 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, a remarkable finish for an offensive lineman.
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The next season Marcus McNeill was again named to the Pro Bowl after Jonathan Ogden pulled out.