McFadden was originally drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He appeared in all 16 games (two starts) as a rookie, recording 19 tackles and one pass defensed before being waived on Aug. 30, 2014. McFadden was acquired on waivers by the New York Jets on Aug. 31 and was later waived on Sept. 11.
A 23-year-old native of Bellflower, CA, McFadden attended San Diego State University (2009-12), where he was named First-Team All-Mountain West Conference in each of his last three seasons. He registered 188 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 47 passes defensed, three sacks and eight interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns.
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CB
Leon McFadden
Height 5-10
Weight 193
40 Yrd Dash 4.50
10 Yrd Dash 1.56
Bench 10
Vertical 34 1/2
Broad 09´11
20 Yrd Shuttle 4.27
3-Cone Drill 6.81
Scouting Reports
Now, McFadden is one of the smaller corners. I like his three-cone. He will compete. He iss quick-footed. He is a playmaker and has some return skills." -- Mike Mayock
Strengths: Possesses quick feet and good speed. Fluid hips help him transition from pedal to close, also to adjust to out routes after opening up. Good awareness as a zone defender, jumps underneath routes but also keeps an eye on the quarterback and can adjust to make plays on receivers running behind him. Contains well on his side of the field, has the closing speed to track down runners before they reach the sideline. Displays the hands to snatch interceptions over his head and away from his body and fluidly transition into the return. Competitive in 50-50 situations, active hands make it tough on receivers to complete the catch. Possesses some thickness and cuts down backs in space with authority and is willing to stick a shoulder into an unsuspecting receiver. Adept special teams player on coverage and block units and has the hands and quickness to get a shot on punt returns.
Weaknesses: Struggles to always get a good jam at the line of scrimmage, which gives him some issues in recovery. His size gives him some issues against bigger, more physical wide receivers. A bit gun shy in handling blocks from lineman in the screen game. Doesn't wrap up, often times attempts the cut tacke, which won't always be effective against stronger, more elusive NFL ballcarriers.
Bottom Line McFaddens a tenacious three-time All-Mountain West selection possessing the strength, quickness, attitude, and ball skills required of NFL starters, even if his size is not ideal to handle the physicality of veteran wideouts. Many shorter corners who play with similar strength and temperament have succeeded at the next level, which will help him nail down top-75 grades from scouts.
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[ Edited by DeUh on Dec 14, 2014 at 3:02 PM ]