David Macklin

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David Thurman Macklin (born July 14, 1978) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft. He played college football at Penn State.

David Macklin

No. 27, 38, 34
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1978-07-14) July 14, 1978 (age 47) Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Newport News (VA) Menchville[1]
College:	Penn State
NFL draft:	2000: 3rd round, 91st pick
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2000–2003) Arizona Cardinals (2004–2006) Washington Redskins (2007) St. Louis Rams (2008)* Kansas City Chiefs (2008)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1998) Second-team All-Big Ten (1999)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 371 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 2 Interceptions: 14 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Macklin has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.

College career

Macklin was a three-year starter at Penn State University. He was selected an All-Big Ten player as a junior in 1998, the year when he led the conference in interceptions with six. As a freshman Macklin briefly played point guard for the Penn State basketball team after the football season had ended.

Macklin studied business logistics at Penn State.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Macklin spent the first four years of his career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft with the 91st overall pick.^[2] He reached the 2004 AFC Championship Game with Colts, but the team lost to eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in that game.

Arizona Cardinals

Macklin signed as a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals in 2004. He scored his only NFL touchdown on a 60-yard interception return for the Cardinals in 2005. He was released by the Cardinals in March, 2007, making him a free agent again.

Washington Redskins

On April 5, 2007, he agreed to a deal with the Washington Redskins. He became a free agent at the conclusion of the season.

St. Louis Rams

Macklin signed with the St. Louis Rams in March 2008. He spent training camp with the team, but was released during the final cuts on August 30.

Kansas City Chiefs

Macklin signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to a two-year contract on November 5, 2008.^[3]

He was released on March 18, 2009.

NFL statistics

Year	Team	Games	Combined Tackles	Tackles	Assisted Tackles	Sacks	Forced Fumbles	Fumble Recoveries	Fumble Return Yards	Interceptions	Interception Return Yards	Yards per Interception Return	Longest Interception Return	Interceptions Returned for Touchdown	Passes Defended
2000	IND	16	27	23	4	0.0	0	0	0	2	35	18	35	0	8
2001	IND	16	62	53	9	0.5	0	0	0	3	15	5	11	0	11
2002	IND	16	62	53	9	0.0	1	0	0	1	30	30	30	0	10
2003	IND	16	36	28	8	0.0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	7
2004	ARI	16	74	62	12	0.5	1	1	0	4	18	5	16	0	16
2005	ARI	16	61	53	8	0.0	0	0	0	2	79	40	60	1	17
2006	ARI	14	34	33	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	56	56	56	0	5
2007	WSH	6	6	6	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		116	362	311	51	1.0	3	2	0	14	233	17	60	1	74

^[4]

Personal life

Macklin was arrested for DUI in Newport News, Virginia on March 13, 2009; a BAC test indicated that his level was above the legal limit.^[5]

Macklin runs a foundation named 27 Reasons (27 is his college and professional number) which aids underprivileged kids in Arizona and Virginia.^[6]