Vann McElroy explained

Vann McElroy
Number:26, 31
Position:Safety
Birth Date:13 January 1960
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:193
High School:Uvalde (Texas)
College:Baylor
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:3
Draftpick:64
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:31
Statlabel2:Interception yards
Statvalue2:296
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:McElVa00

Vann William McElroy (born January 13, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarilty with the Los Angeles Raiders. A, 193lb safety, he played college football for the Baylor Bears, he was selected by the Raiders in the third round of the 1982 NFL draft.

McElroy played in consecutive Pro Bowls following the 1983 and 1984 seasons, and was a member of the Raiders' 1983 team that won Super Bowl XVIII in a rout of the favored Washington Redskins.

During the 1990 season, the Raiders traded McElroy to the Seahawks on October 16 in exchange for the Seahawks' eighth-round pick in the 1991 NFL draft.[1]

McElroy is currently an agent representing professional players in contract negotiations and resides in Uvalde, Texas.

Notes and References

  1. News: Hawks pick up DB McElroy from Raiders for future pick . Spokesman-Review . (Spokane, Washington) . Associated Press . October 17, 1990 . D3.