Cam Cleeland

Cameron Ross Cleeland (born August 15, 1975) is an American football tight end who last played for the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. He was drafted in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft.^[1] Previously he had played for the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots and went to the University of Washington.

Cam Cleeland

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Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1975-08-15) August 15, 1975 (age 49) Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sedro-Woolley (Sedro-Woolley, Washington)
College:	Washington
NFL draft:	1998: 2nd round, 40th pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1998–2001) New England Patriots (2002) St. Louis Rams (2003–2005)
Career highlights and awards
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]