Steve McLendon life and biography

Steve McLendon is an American football defensive tackle and defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

PRO (0-0/0-0)
Signed as a rookie free agent by the Steelers on April 27, 2009…released by the Steelers on September 5, 2009, but was signed to the practice squad the very next day…released from the practice squad on November 25, 2009…signed to the practice squad on December 2, 2009… signed to the Steelers’ offseason roster on January 7, 2010.

2009 (0-0/0-0): Spent a portion of the 2009 on the Steelers’ practice squad.


COLLEGE
Lettered all four years along the defensive line for the Trojans…majored in sport and fitness management.

2008: Played in all 13 games…recorded 40 tackles (28 solo), seven TFLs, three sacks and eight QB hurries.

2007: Saw action in 10 games as a backup defensive tackle…finished with 15 tackles (nine solo).

2006: Saw action in all 13 games, making seven starts…finished with 20 tackles, one forced fumble and six QB hurries.

2005: Saw action in 10 games…recorded 16 tackles, three TFLs and two QB hurries.

PERSONAL
Attended Carroll High School in Ozark, Ala.…first-team All-Region as a junior and senior…recorded 324 career tackles, 64 TFLs and 12 sacks…named MVP in three sports – football, basketball and track – as a senior…listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students…has three sisters, Tiffany, Yashiko and Haliegh…son of Stephen and Cynthia McLendon...Full name: Stephen Craine McLendon.

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