Cam Cleeland

Cameron Ross Cleeland (born August 15, 1975) is an American football tight end who last played for the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. Previously he had played for the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots and went to the University of Washington.

Cam Cleeland
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Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1975-08-15) August 15, 1975
Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
College:Washington
NFL Draft:1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:131
Receiving Yards:1,478
Total Touchdowns:13
Player stats at NFL.com

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.[1] Cleeland nearly lost his eye in addition to suffering a broken eye socket and broken nose. The injury permanently affected his eyesight.[2]

References

  1. Incognito feels ‘betrayed’ by Martin, by Mike Puma, November 9, 2013, New York Post
  2. https://articles.latimes.com/2013/nov/07/sports/la-sp-farmer-cleeland-incognito-20131108


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