Scott McLean (American football)

Robert Scott McLean (born December 16, 1960) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida State University.

Scott McLean

No. 52
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1960-12-16) December 16, 1960 (age 64) Clermont, Florida
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:	Clermont (FL)
College:	Florida State
NFL draft:	1982: undrafted
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (1982–1983)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

McLean attended Clermont High School, before moving on to Florida State University. In his first two years he played defensive tackle, before being moved to defensive end as a junior.

He also practiced track and field, competing in the discus throw.

Professional career

McLean was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1982 NFL draft and converted him into a linebacker. As a rookie, he injured his knee in training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list.

In 1983, he made the team as a backup middle linebacker and played the position of "left back" for four games.^[1]