16 Facts About Turk McBride

Claude Maurice "Turk" McBride was born on May 30,1985 and is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League.

Turk McBride was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

Turk McBride played for the Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.

McBride attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey, where he played football for his uncle, Mike McBride and graduated in 2003.

Turk McBride was a four-year starter at wide receiver and a 2-year starter at defensive end.

Turk McBride was named All-State, All-Area, All-Group 3, All-Conference and All-South for his respective areas.

Turk McBride set the school record for sacks in his senior year at Woodrow Wilson.

Turk McBride divided his time between the defensive tackle and defensive end position at Tennessee.

Turk McBride started four games his sophomore season and the entire season his senior year.

Turk McBride was named the SEC defensive lineman of the week once in 2004 and once in 2006.

Turk McBride was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft in the second round with the 54th overall pick.

Turk McBride signed a three-year contract with the team on July 24,2007.

Turk McBride was featured in HBO's Hard Knocks in 2007.

Turk McBride spent most of the 2008 season on injured reserve.

Turk McBride was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions in September 2009.

On July 29,2013, Turk McBride suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during training camp and was out for the entire 2013 season.