Dwight McLean


Dwight George McLean is an American former football defensive back. He played college football at Purdue University.

Early life

McLean attended Santiago High School in Corona, California.

College career

Fullerton College

After high school McLean attended Fullerton College
McLean committed to Purdue University on February 26, 2008. McLean was not heavily recruited, only landing football scholarships from 3 FBS schools.

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.