kids encyclopedia robot

Jeremy Maclin facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Jeremy Maclin
refer to caption
Maclin while at Missouri in 2008
No. 18, 19
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-11) May 11, 1988 (age 37)
Kirkwood, Missouri, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Kirkwood
College: Missouri (2006–2008)
NFL Draft: 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
Career history
As player:
As coach:
  • Kirkwood High School
    Offensive assistant (2019–2021)
  • Kirkwood High School
    Head coach (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • Pro Bowl (2014)
  • 2× Consensus All-American (2007, 2008)
  • Big 12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (2007)
  • 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2007, 2008)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 514
Receiving yards: 6,835
Receiving touchdowns: 49
Player stats at PFR
College Football Hall of Fame

Jeremy Maclin (born May 11, 1988) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers. There, he was named an All-American twice.

The Philadelphia Eagles chose Maclin in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. In 2014, he was selected for the Pro Bowl while with the Eagles. Maclin stopped playing professional football in 2019.

Early Life and High School Football

Jeremy Maclin was born in Kirkwood, Missouri. He went to Kirkwood High School from 2002 to 2006. He was a top athlete in both football and basketball.

College Football Career

Maclin played college football at the University of Missouri. He was part of the Missouri Tigers team from 2006 to 2008. He played as a wide receiver and also returned punts and kickoffs.

Breaking Records at Missouri

In 2007, Maclin set a new NCAA record. He had the most all-purpose yards for a freshman in one season. All-purpose yards include yards from rushing, receiving, punt returns, and kick returns. He gained a total of 2,776 yards that year. This was an average of 198.3 yards per game.

All-American Honors

Maclin was named a first-team All-American in 2007. He was recognized as both a wide receiver and an all-purpose player. He helped the Missouri Tigers achieve a 12–2 record. They also won the 2008 Cotton Bowl Classic. That season, he caught 80 passes and scored 16 touchdowns.

In 2008, Maclin continued to excel. He led all major college football players in all-purpose yards per game. He had 2,833 total yards in 14 games. He was again named an Associated Press All-American.

College Statistics Overview

Here are some of Jeremy Maclin's college statistics:

Punt returns Kick returns
Year G No. Yds TD Long Avg Avg/G No. Yds TD Long Avg Avg/G
  2007   14   25 307   2   66 12.3   21.9   43 * 1,039 *   1   99 24.2   74.2
  2008   14   23 270   1   75 11.7   19.3   42 1,010   1   99 24.0   72.1
TOTAL   28   48 577   3 *   75 12.0   20.6   85 * 2,049 *   2 *   99 24.1   73.2
Rushing Receiving
Year G No. Yds TD Long Avg Avg/G No. Yds TD Long Avg Avg/G
  2007   14   51 375   4   30   7.4   26.8     80 1,055   9   82   13.2   75.4
  2008   14   40 293   2   56   7.3   20.9   102 * 1,260 * 13 *   80   12.4   90
TOTAL   28   91 668   6   56   7.3   23.9   182 2,315 22   82   12.7   82.7
All-purpose (Yds.) Scoring (Pts.)
Year G Rushing Receiving Punt Ret. K Ret. Total Avg/G TD Rush Receive Ret. Total Avg/G
  2007   14     375     1,055     307   1,039   2,776 +   198.3   16     4       9   3     96   6.9
  2008   14     293     1,260     270   1,010   2,833 *   202.4   17     2     13   2   102   7.3
TOTAL   28     668     2,315     577   2,049   5,609 *   200.3   33     6     22   5   198   7.1

* school record
+ NCAA freshman record

Professional Football Career

After his second college season, Jeremy Maclin was seen as a top player for the National Football League (NFL) draft. He decided to enter the 2009 NFL draft on January 9, 2009.

NFL Draft and Combine

Experts thought Maclin would be picked early in the draft. At the NFL Scouting Combine, where players show their skills, Maclin ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds. He also scored well on the Wonderlic Test, which measures problem-solving ability.

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		 198 lb
(90 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.43 s 1.54 s 2.58 s 4.25 s 7.06 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 25
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles

Maclin crop
Maclin with the Eagles in 2009

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Maclin as the 19th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He signed a five-year contract with the team.

Rookie Season (2009)

Maclin started his first NFL game on September 27, 2009. He scored his first NFL touchdown on October 11, 2009. It was a 51-yard catch from quarterback Donovan McNabb.

In a game against the Denver Broncos in December 2009, Maclin made a key catch. This helped the Eagles win the game. He was named Rookie of the Week for his performance. In the playoffs, Maclin became the youngest player to score a touchdown in NFL postseason history. He caught a 76-yard touchdown pass.

Later Seasons with the Eagles (2010-2014)

In 2010, Maclin caught 70 passes for 964 yards and 10 touchdowns. He led the league in touchdowns caught in the "Red Zone" (the area close to the goal line).

In 2011, Maclin had a health scare but was cleared to play. He finished the season with 63 catches for 859 yards. In 2012, he had 69 catches for 857 yards and seven touchdowns.

Unfortunately, Maclin tore a knee ligament in 2013 and missed the entire season. He returned in 2014 and had his best year. He led the Eagles with 1,318 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. He was also chosen as an alternate for the Pro Bowl.

Time with the Kansas City Chiefs (2015-2016)

On March 11, 2015, Maclin signed a five-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He quickly became an important player for them.

2015 Season Highlights

In 2015, Maclin had a career-high 87 catches for 1,088 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He helped the Chiefs reach the playoffs. In a playoff game, he suffered an ankle injury. This limited his play in the next game against the New England Patriots.

2016 Season Challenges

In 2016, Maclin dealt with a groin injury. He missed four games and had lower statistics. He finished with 44 catches for 536 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs released him in June 2017.

Playing for the Baltimore Ravens (2017)

On June 13, 2017, the Baltimore Ravens signed Maclin. In his first game with the Ravens, he scored a 48-yard touchdown. He ended the season with 40 catches for 440 yards and three touchdowns. The Ravens released him in March 2018.

Retirement from Football

Jeremy Maclin announced his retirement from professional football on March 24, 2019.

NFL Career Statistics

Here are Jeremy Maclin's overall NFL career statistics:

Year Team GP Receiving Fumbles
Rec Tgt Yards Avg Lng TD FD Fum Lost
2009 PHI 15 56 91 773 13.8 56 4 34 0 0
2010 PHI 16 69 116 964 13.8 83 10 45 1 1
2011 PHI 13 63 97 859 13.6 59 5 43 1 1
2012 PHI 15 69 122 857 12.4 70 7 36 1 1
2014 PHI 16 85 143 1,318 15.5 72 10 56 0 0
2015 KC 15 87 124 1,088 12.5 61 8 49 2 1
2016 KC 12 44 76 536 12.2 44 2 29 0 0
2017 BAL 12 40 72 440 11.0 48 3 23 0 0
Career 114 514 841 6,835 13.3 83 49 315 5 4

Personal Life and Coaching Career

Jeremy Maclin married Adia Kuzma on May 20, 2017. They have two daughters, Jett Rose Maclin, born in 2019, and Krew Sophia Maclin, born in 2021.

In 2021, Maclin became the head football coach at Kirkwood High School in Missouri. This is the same high school he attended.

kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Jeremy Maclin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.