Cam Cleeland

Cameron Ross Cleeland (born August 15, 1975) is an American professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft.^[1] Cleeland played for the Saints, New England Patriots and St. Louis Rams. He went to the University of Washington.

Cam Cleeland

No. 85, 87, 82
Position	Tight end
Personal information
Born	(1975-08-15) August 15, 1975 (age 50) Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight	272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school	Sedro-Woolley
College	Washington
NFL draft	1998: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1998–2001) New England Patriots (2002) St. Louis Rams (2003–2005)
Awards and highlights
First-team All-Pac-10 (1997)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions 131 Receiving yards 1,478 Receiving touchdowns 13 Stats at Pro Football Reference

While a rookie with the Saints, he was struck in the eye by linebacker Andre Royal with a sock filled with coins during a hazing incident.^[2] Cleeland nearly lost his eye in addition to suffering a broken eye socket and broken nose. The injury permanently affected his eyesight.^[3]