Cam Cleeland Explained

Position:Tight end
Number:85, 87
Birth Date:15 August 1975
Birth Place:Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.
Draftyear:1998
Draftround:2
Draftpick:40
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:272
College:Washington
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:131
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,478
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:13
Pfr:CleeCa00

Cameron Ross Cleeland (born August 15, 1975) is an American football tight end who last played for the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. He was drafted in the second round of the 1998 NFL Draft.[1] Previously he had played for the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots and went to the University of Washington.

While a rookie with the Saints, he was struck in the eye by linebacker Andre Royal with a sock filled with coins during a hazing incident.[2] Cleeland nearly lost his eye in addition to suffering a broken eye socket and broken nose. The injury permanently affected his eyesight.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1998 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-29 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Incognito feels ‘betrayed’ by Martin, by Mike Puma, November 9, 2013, New York Post
  3. Web site: Archives. Los Angeles Times. November 7, 2013 .