Joe McIntosh (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | December 9, 1962 Lexington, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Lexington (North Carolina) | ||||||||||
| College: | NC State (1981–1984) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 118 | ||||||||||
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Joseph Ellison McIntosh, born on December 9, 1962, is a former American football player. He was a talented running back. Joe played for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL) for one season. Before that, he was picked by the Detroit Lions in the 1985 NFL draft. He played college football at North Carolina State University.
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Joe McIntosh's Early Life
Joseph Ellison McIntosh was born in Lexington, North Carolina. His birthday is December 9, 1962. He went to Lexington Senior High School in his hometown.
College Football Career
Joe McIntosh was a key player for the NC State Wolfpack college team. He played for four years, from 1981 to 1984. A "letterman" means he played well enough to earn a special award from his school.
Amazing Freshman Year
In 1981, as a freshman, Joe had a fantastic season. He ran for 1,190 yards and scored five touchdowns. This means he carried the ball 222 times for a lot of distance. Because of his great performance, he was named ACC Rookie of the Year. He also earned first-team All-ACC honors, which means he was one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He led the entire ACC in how many times he carried the ball and how many yards he gained running. He also caught 11 passes for 97 yards.
Continued Success in College
In 1982, Joe continued to play well. He ran for 780 yards and scored six touchdowns. He also caught 12 passes for 91 yards. The next year, in 1983, he had another strong season. He ran for 1,081 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 215 yards. He led the ACC in carries again that season. In his senior year, 1984, Joe ran for 591 yards and scored four touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
After his successful college career, Joe McIntosh hoped to play in the NFL. The NFL draft is where professional teams choose college players.
Joining the Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions picked Joe McIntosh in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL draft. He was the 118th player chosen overall. He officially signed with the team on July 21, 1985. However, he was released by the Lions on August 27, 1985.
Time with the San Francisco 49ers
Joe then signed with the San Francisco 49ers on January 9, 1986. But he was released by the 49ers on July 23, 1986.
Playing for the Atlanta Falcons
On September 23, 1987, Joe McIntosh signed with the Atlanta Falcons. This happened during a time when NFL players were on strike. He played in two games for the Falcons. In those games, he ran the ball five times for 11 yards. He also caught three passes for 15 yards and scored one touchdown. Additionally, he returned three kickoffs for a total of 108 yards. After the strike ended, he was released by the Falcons on October 19, 1987.
