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Derek MacCready

Derek MacCready is a Canadian former professional football defensive tackle who played eleven seasons for four teams from 1989 to 1999 in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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PositionDefensive Tackle/End
Personal information
Born (1967-05-04) May 4, 1967
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CollegeWaldorf College/ The Ohio State University
NFL draft1989: Picked by the Detroit Lions 9th round, 226th overall pick
CFL draft1989: Picked by the BC Lions 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
19891993BC Lions
19941995Ottawa Rough Riders
19961998Edmonton Eskimos
1999Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Awards and highlights

1985-1986 NJCAA All American, 1990’s Edmonton All Decade Team, 1997 Eskimos nomination for Most Outstanding Canadian

Derek MacCready (born May 4, 1967) is a Canadian former professional football defensive tackle who played eleven seasons for four teams from 1989 to 1999 in the Canadian Football League (CFL).1

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References

  1. "Derek MacCready Stats". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 26, 2023.

https://www.goelks.com/2024/09/21/1990s-ee-all-decade-team/

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/387231462569