LeRon Terrell McCoy (born January 24, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the

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of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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for IUP. He was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers,

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, and California Redwoods of the United Football League (UFL). He is the older brother of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy.

Early years

McCoy attended Harrisburg High School in his freshman year. He then attended Bishop McDevitt High School from his sophomore year to his senior year. He lettered three times in

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College career

McCoy attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. McCoy saw limited time as a reserve in his true freshman season in 2001 before breaking out with 30 catches for 640 yards and eight touchdowns as a 13-game starter in 2002. He had 36 receptions for 521 yards and six touchdowns as a junior in 2003 and 36 receptions for 701 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior in 2004. He finished his college career with 110 receptions for 2,096 yards (19.1 yards per rec. avg.), and 25 touchdowns. His 110 receptions rank eighth on the school's career record list.

Professional career

At the NFL Combine in February 2005, McCoy ran the

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in 4.4 seconds, the fourth-fastest time among wide receivers.

Arizona Cardinals

McCoy was drafted in the seventh round of the

to the

of the National Football League (NFL). In his rookie season he played in ten games and started four of them. He caught eighteen passes for 191 yards and one touchdown. He caught his lone touchdown in week thirteen against the Washington Redskins. Prior to the 2006 season he was placed on injured reserve. On August 31, 2007, McCoy was released by the Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers

On October 10, 2007, McCoy signed with the San Francisco 49ers. On December 28, 2007, McCoy was released by the 49ers.

Houston Texans

Prior to the 2008 season, McCoy signed with the

. On August 30, 2008, McCoy was released by the Texans.

California Redwoods

In 2009, McCoy signed with—but did not play for—the California Redwoods of the United Football League (UFL) during the league's inaugural season.

Personal life

McCoy is the older brother of former NFL running back LeSean McCoy.

References

External links

IUP Hall of Fame profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:McCoy, LeRon 1982 births Living people American football wide receivers IUP Crimson Hawks football players Arizona Cardinals players San Francisco 49ers players Houston Texans players Sacramento Mountain Lions players Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania