69 STEVE MCLENDON  

PRO: Signed as a rookie free agent by the Steelers on April 27, 2009.

COLLEGE: Lettered all four years along the defensive line for the Trojans…majored in sport and fitness management. 2008: Played in all 13 games…recorded 40 tackles (28 solo), seven TFLs, three sacks and eight QB hurries. 2007: Saw action in 10 games as a backup defensive tackle…finished with 15 tackles (nine solo). 2006: Saw action in all 13 games, making seven starts…finished with 20 tackles, one forced fumble and six QB hurries. 2005: Saw action in 10 games…recorded 16 tackles, three TFLs and two QB hurries.

PERSONAL: Attended Carroll High School in Ozark, Ala.…first-team All-Region as a junior and senior…recorded 324 career tackles, 64 TFLs and 12 sacks…named MVP in three sports – football, basketball and track – as a senior…listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students…has three sisters, Tiffany, Yashiko and Haliegh…son of Stephen and Cynthia McLendon...Full name: Stephen Craine McLendon.