Turk McBride

Turk McBride
No. 90, 67, 75
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-30) May 30, 1985 (age 39)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:278 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Camden (NJ) Wilson
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:2007 / round: 2 / pick: 54
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:125
Sacks:9.5
Forced fumbles:6
Fumble recoveries:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Claude Maurice "Turk" McBride (born May 30, 1985) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee.

He was also a member of the Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears.

Early life

McBride attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, New Jersey, where he played football for his uncle, Mike McBride and graduated in 2003.[1] 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 Parade 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 defensive tackle and defensive end position at Tennessee.[2] 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 Sporting News All SEC team.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m) 		277 lb
(126 kg) 		4.81 s 4.12 s 7.10 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 27 reps
All values from NFL Combine.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

McBride was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft in the second round with the 54th overall pick.[4] He signed a three-year contract with the team on July 24, 2007.[5] He was featured in HBO's Hard Knocks in 2007.[6] As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started one. He spent most of the 2008 season on injured reserve.[7] The Chiefs waived McBride on September 15, 2009.[8]

Detroit Lions

McBride was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions in September 2009.[9]

New Orleans Saints

After the 2010 season, he became a free agent and on July 31, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Saints.[10] Before the 2012 season, he re-signed with the team.[11]

Chicago Bears

On March 20, 2013, he signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.[12] On July 29, 2013, McBride suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during training camp and was out for the entire 2013 season.[13] He was released with an injury settlement on July 31.[14]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2007 KAN 16 1 14 11 3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2008 KAN 9 9 41 25 16 0.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
2009 DET 11 4 27 17 10 1.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2010 DET 15 8 33 16 17 5.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2011 NOR 8 2 4 3 1 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2012 NOR 7 0 6 6 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Career 66 24 125 78 47 9.5 13 0 0 0 0 2 6 3 0 0

References

  1. ^ Trible, Mark (October 21, 2017). "Football: Then and now with Woodrow Wilson great Turk McBride". Courier-Post. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Turk McBride - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "Turk McBride Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Chiefs agree to contracts with veteran Turley, three draft picks". NFL.com. July 26, 2007. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Turk McBride 2007 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Thorn, Cody (November 20, 2008). "Woeful Chiefs hampered by injuries". Canton Repository. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Thorman, Joel (September 15, 2009). "Kansas City Chiefs Release LB Turk McBride". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Williamson, Bill (September 16, 2009). "Turk McBride claimed off waivers". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Yuille, Sean (July 31, 2011). "Turk McBride Reportedly Agrees To Deal With Saints". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ Triplett, Mike (March 10, 2012). "New Orleans Saints agree to one-year deal with defensive end Turk McBride". NOLA.com. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  12. ^ McClure, Vaughn (March 20, 2013). "Bears sign defensive end McBride". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  13. ^ Biggs, Brad (July 29, 2013). "Bears get Bushrod scare, lose McBride". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
  14. ^ Verderame, Matt (July 31, 2013). "Chicago Bears release Turk McBride". Philadelphia Media Network. Retrieved July 31, 2013.