Marshall Maquel McFadden (born August 4, 1986) is a former gridiron football linebacker who last played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2012. He played college football at South Carolina State University.
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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Born: | (1986-08-04) August 4, 1986 (age 36) Lamar, South Carolina | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Lamar (Lamar, South Carolina) | ||||||
College: | South Carolina State | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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He played linebacker at South Carolina State. He finished the 2007 season with 12 tackles. He finished the 2008 season with 88 tackles, 5 sacks.[1] He earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the 2008 season.[2]
On January 18, 2012, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[3] On August 31, 2012, he was released on the day of roster cuts.[4] On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad.[5] On November 15, 2012, he was promoted from the practice squad after the team placed linebacker Chris Carter on injured reserve.[6] On November 20, 2012, he was released from the Steelers after they signed wide receiver Plaxico Burress and quarterback Brian Hoyer.[7] On November 21, he was signed to the practice squad.[8]
On September 2, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders to a practice squad.
On October 21, 2014, he was moved up to the St. Louis Rams' active roster. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Rams.[9]
After retiring from pro football, McFadden is currently a pit crew member for various NASCAR teams, currently working as a gasman for Jeremy Clements Racing.[10]