Claude Maurice "Turk" McBride (born May 30, 1985) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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at Tennessee. He also played for the

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, New Orleans Saints and

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Early years

McBride attended Woodrow Wilson High School in

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, where he played

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for his uncle, Mike McBride and graduated in 2003. He was a four-year starter at wide receiver and a 2-year starter at defensive end. Following his senior season, McBride was named an All-American by ''

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'' and ''SuperPrep''. McBride also was named All-State, All-Area, All-Group 3, All-Conference and All-South for his respective areas. He set the school record for sacks in his senior year at Woodrow Wilson.

College career

McBride divided his time between the

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and defensive end position at Tennessee. He started four games his sophomore season and the entire season his senior year. He was named the SEC defensive lineman of the week once in 2004 and once in 2006. Following the 2006 season, McBride was named to the ''

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'' All SEC team.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Kansas City Chiefs

McBride was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft in the second round with the 54th overall pick. He signed a three-year contract with the team on July 24, 2007. He was featured in

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'' in 2007. He spent most of the 2008 season on

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. The Chiefs waived McBride on September 15, 2009.

Detroit Lions

McBride was claimed off waivers by the

in September 2009.

New Orleans Saints

After the 2010 season, he became a free agent and on July 31, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2013, he signed a one-year deal with the

. On July 29, 2013, McBride suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during training camp and was out for the entire 2013 season. He was released with an injury settlement on July 31.

References

External links

Chicago Bears bioDetroit Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:McBride, Turk 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Camden, New Jersey Woodrow Wilson High School (New Jersey) alumni American football linebackers American football defensive ends Tennessee Volunteers football players Kansas City Chiefs players Detroit Lions players New Orleans Saints players Chicago Bears players