Anthony McFarland

Infobox NFLactive


name=Anthony McFarland
currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Defensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1977|12|18
birthplace=Winnsboro, Louisiana
heightft=6
heightin=0
weight=300
debutyear=1999
debutteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
college= Louisiana State
draftyear=1999
draftround=1
draftpick=15
pastteams=
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1999-2006)
* Indianapolis Colts (2006-2007)
status=
highlights=
* 2x Super Bowl champion (XXXVII, XLI)
nfl=MCF544722

Anthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland (born December 18, 1977 in Winnsboro, Louisiana) is an American football player who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.

McFarland has also played for the Indianapolis Colts. He has won two Super Bowl rings in his career - one with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII and another with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI.

Early years

McFarland attended Winnsboro High School (Winnsboro, Louisiana) and was a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-time All-District selection and, as a senior, he also was a first team Class 3A All-State selection.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

McFarland was drafted in the first-round (15th overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1999 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts acquired McFarland in a trade (October 17th 2006) with the Buccaneers. He was traded for a second round draft pick in the 2007 draft.

On August 3, 2007, McFarland suffered a severe knee injury, believed to be a torn patellar tendon. He was placed on the Injured Reserve list on August 10, ending his season. On February 27, 2008 the Colts released him due to a failed physical.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On March 26, 2008, it was reported that McFarland had agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08086/867942-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml NFL Notebook: Steelers sign Warren ] ] The Steelers elected not to sign McFarland after he failed a physical. [ [http://www.timesonline.com/articles/2008/03/26/sports/doc47eabf3ce7383168875825.txt Steelers: McFarland not signed; Haggans leaves, Warren stays] ]

External links

* [http://www.booger92.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=431 Indianapolis Colts bio]

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