Matthew Mark Maleafou Anesi MacKenzie (born July 24, 1979) is a Samoan former American football fullback who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) in 2003. He played college football at USC and was selected by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Early life
MacKenzie played high school football at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California.
College career
MacKenzie continued his career at the University of Southern California. Due to injury and personal hardships (death of a parent), the NCAA granted him a second redshirt year, allowing him to remain on the squad for a total of six years.[1][2]
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
MacKenzie was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the seventh round, with the 218th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL Draft.[3][4] He played in one game for the Jaguars during the 2003 season before being waived on September 16, 2003.[5]
New England Patriots
MacKenzie signed a reserve/future contract with the New England Patriots on January 8, 2004. He was waived on September 5, 2004 and signed to the Patriots' practice squad on September 7.[5] He was released by the Patriots on September 10, 2004.[5][6]
References
- ^ Bill Plaschke (28 December 2002). "IN THE NAME OF HIS FATHER". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "NCAA Grants USC Tailback Malaefou MacKenzie Extra Year Of Eligibility". SC Football. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Del Rio taps USC roots". Jaguars. 3 May 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Malaefou MacKenzie". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "Patriots announce 14 transactions". Patriots. 5 September 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
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