Dwight McLean

Dwight George McLean (born in October 28, 1988) is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at Purdue University.

Dwight McLean

No. 21
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1988-10-28) October 28, 1988 Corona, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Corona (CA) Santiago
College:	Purdue
Undrafted:	2010
Career history
San Jose SaberCats (2011) Arizona Rattlers (2012) San Antonio Talons (2012) New Orleans VooDoo (2013) Portland Thunder (2014) Las Vegas Outlaws (2015) Portland Thunder/Steel (2015–2016) Ottawa Redblacks (2016)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena League statistics
Total tackles: 349.5 Forced fumbles: 8 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 51 Interceptions: 10 Stats at ArenaFan.com

Early life

McLean attended Santiago High School in Corona, California.

College career

Fullerton College

After high school McLean attended Fullerton College

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40‡	Commit date
Dwight McLean S	Corona, California	Fullerton College	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	4.6	Feb 26, 2008
	Star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: -- (S)   Rivals: -- (S), -- (CA)  ESPN: -- (S)
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Purdue Football Commitment List (26)". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013. "Purdue College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013. "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013. "2008 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 17, 2013.

McLean committed to Purdue University on February 26, 2008. McLean was not heavily recruited, only landing football scholarships from 3 FBS schools (New Mexico State, San Diego State and Purdue).

Purdue

McLean's play netted him a scholarship to continue his football career at Purdue University. He was named a starting safety midway through the season in 2008, and was a starter in 2009.

Professional career

San Jose SaberCats

McLean signed with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League in 2011. McLean lead the SaberCats with 80 tackles on the season.

Arizona Rattlers

In 2012, McLean was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. McLean was later released before the season ended.

San Antonio Talons

Later in 2012b McLean was assigned to the San Antonio Talons. McLean helped the Talons finish the season with a 14-2 record, but the Talons fell short of the ArenaBowl.

New Orleans VooDoo

8 weeks into the 2013 season, McLean was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo.

Portland Thunder

On December 20, 2013, McLean was selected by the Portland Thunder in the 2014 AFL Expansion Draft.

Las Vegas Outlaws

On November 5, 2014, McLean was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws. He was placed on recallable reassignment on May 26, 2015.

Return to Portland

On June 3, 2015, McLean was assigned to the Portland Thunder.

External links

• Purdue Boilermakers bio