24 Facts About Willie McGinest

Willie McGinest played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected fourth overall by the Patriots in the 1994 NFL draft.

The second of four children, McGinest attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he garnered all-state honors in football and basketball.

Willie McGinest totaled 107 tackles, including 18 sacks, two fumble recoveries, four passes defended, including an interception, and blocked four kicks as a senior.

In 2009, Willie McGinest was elected to Poly's Football Hall of Fame.

From 1990 to 1993, Willie McGinest played football at the University of Southern California.

Willie McGinest earned all-conference honors three straight years and All-American acclaim.

Willie McGinest started every game at weak-side defensive end for the Trojans.

Willie McGinest finished his collegiate career with 193 tackles, 29 sacks, 48 tackles for loss, and 26 passes batted away.

Willie McGinest received a degree in public administration from USC in 1994.

Willie McGinest was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 1994 NFL draft.

Willie McGinest was one of the cornerstones for New England's success in winning the Super Bowl in 2001,2003, and 2004.

Willie McGinest was named to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1996 and 2003.

On March 15,2006, Willie McGinest signed with the Cleveland Browns, reuniting with head coach Romeo Crennel, who was the Patriots' defensive coordinator during Willie McGinest's stint in New England.

Willie McGinest signed a three-year deal worth $12 million with $6 million in guarantees and bonuses.

Willie McGinest stated in an interview prior to the 2008 season that he would be playing his final year of professional football before retiring in the offseason.

Willie McGinest has the most fumble return touchdowns.

Willie McGinest was suspended from the NFL Network after his 2022 arrest, stemming from an incident in a Los Angeles nightclub.

Willie McGinest was featured on the NFL Network's documentary series A Football Life on October 5,2018.

The lawsuit claims that Willie McGinest assaulted Parks and threatened him on multiple occasions.

Willie McGinest's representative denied the charges and the suit is still pending.

Willie McGinest can be seen in the video beating the victim and striking the man repeatedly in the head with a glass bottle while the victim was on the floor.

Willie McGinest was arrested over the incident and charged with felony assault.

Willie McGinest went on to sponsor a similar event in the Cleveland area with Browns teammates.

Willie McGinest owns an entertainment company in Los Angeles called 55 Entertainment.