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Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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Date of birth: | November 11, 1978 | ||
Place of birth: | Dayton, Ohio | ||
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High school: | Dayton (OH) Meadowdale | ||
College: | Tennessee | ||
NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 7 / Pick: 204 | ||
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Player stats at ArenaFan.com |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Andy McCullough (born November 11, 1978) is a former professional American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL), NFL Europe and Arena Football League (AFL).
McCullough attended Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio, where he excelled in both football and basketball. Although he did not play a down of football until he began high school, McCullough was recruited by over 31 different colleges for football. He accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Tennessee.
McCullough played college football for the University of Tennessee, where he was a four-year letterman (1994–1997). During his career with the Volunteers he played in 44 games, totaling 59 catches for 903 yards (15.3 average) and eight touchdowns. During the 1997 season he caught the last pass of Peyton Manning's college career.
As a true freshman, McCullough played in eight games. He received for 45 yards in four catches. In his sophomore year, McCullough had nine catches totaling 81 yards and a touchdown. He finished out his junior year fourth on the Tennessee team with a total of 32 yards receiving in 24 catches and four touchdowns. In his final year, as a senior, McCullough finished with 42 yards and three touchdowns in 22 receptions. In the Orange Bowl that year, he caught a 29-yard pass, the teams longest reception.
McCullough was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round (204th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was released in final cuts on August 30. Subsequently, McCullough spent time on the practice squads of the Miami Dolphins (September 1–15) and Detroit Lions (September 23–October 7). The Arizona Cardinals signed him to their practice squad on November 19, where he remained for the rest of the season.