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Le’Ron McClain, continuedPostseason Single-game HighsRushing Attempts — 19 at Miami Jan. 4, 2009Rushing Yards — 75 at Miami Jan. 4, 2009Rushing Long — 11 at Miami Jan. 4, 2009Rushing Touchdowns — 1 (2 times) Last: at New England Jan. 10, 2010Rushing Long Touchdown — 8t vs. Miami Jan. 4, 200981 RANDY McMICHAELTight End Free Agent - ’106-3, 248 Georgia11th NFL SeasonPeach County HS3rd with ChargersFort Valley, Ga.VETERANS &RETURNING PLAYERSOn numerous occasions, Chargers Head Coach NorvTurner has identified Randy McMichael as one of theteam’s most valuable players. He’s been an invaluablebackup to eight-time Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates,who has battled foot injuries in recent seasons. As durableas they come, McMichael has played in all 16 games in nineof his 10 NFL seasons and he’s appeared in 148 careergames, starting 140. McMichael is utilized primarily as ablocking tight end in San Diego’s offense, but he has consistentlymade big catches when his number’s been called.A fourth-round pick by Miami in 2002, McMichael spenthis first two NFL seasons playing for Turner, then Dolphins’offensive coordinator. McMichael became Miami’s mostprolific tight end, catching 283 passes for 3,096 yardswhile not missing a single start in five seasons.In 2011, McMichael became the 27th tight end in NFLhistory to reach 400 career catches. Surprisingly, the playerwho has more than 400 catches and nearly 4,500 receivingyards, has never been selected to play in the Pro Bowl.McMichael’s scored 24 career touchdowns and averages10.8 yards per catch, but the closest he ever came was in2004 when he was a first-alternate.A single father of four, McMichael enjoys working withkids. In Miami, he started the Randy McMichael Foundationand hosts an annual shopping event for at-risk kids.McMichael enjoys travel, golf and fine cigars. Countrieshe’s visited include the Dominican Republic, Brazil, CostaRica and Trinidad. He and a friend also run a business rentingjet skis on the beach in Trinidad.McMichael’s mom, Angel, was a Sergeant in the Army.The family lived in Georgia, Virginia and Germany whileRandy was growing up. Angel was a great athlete too, winningGeorgia Player of the Year honors in basketball at GriffinHigh School in 1978. McMichael’s sister Kendra alsoplayed basketball, recently concluding her career at AllenUniversity in Columbia, South Carolina.TRANSACTION HISTORY: Miami’s fourth-round pick (114),April 21, 2002...signed July 25...re-signed Oct. 7, 2005 andMarch 14, 2006...released March 5, 2007...signed with St.Louis March 12...released June 2, 2010...signed with Chargers,June 4, 2010...re-signed one-year deal July 30, 2011...signed two-year contract, March 26, 2012.2011: Started for Antonio Gates (foot) and had two keythird-down catches on first touchdown drive in 20-17 winover Kansas City Sept. 25...ignited third-quarter TD drive withgame-long 26-yard catch on first play...400th-career catchOct. 9 at Denver...became 27th tight end in NFL history tocatch 400 career passes...season-long 30-yard catch Oct. 23at New York Jets...set up touchdown that gave Chargers 23-10 lead over Buffalo Dec. 11 with 17-yard catch to Bills’three. 2010: First-career multi-touchdown game with twotouchdown catches Nov. 7 at Houston (11 and 12yards)...second was one-handed grab between two Texansdefenders. 2009: 100th career game started Sept. 13 atSeattle. 2008: Placed on “Reserve-Injured” (foot) Oct. 6.2007: First St. Louis touchdown (29 yards) vs. Arizona Oct.7...did not start vs. Cardinals, ending streak of 84-straightstarts to begin career. 2006: Nov. 12 vs. Kansas City becameDolphins’ all-time leading receiver among tight ends. 2005:Touchdown catches in first four games, first Dolphin to do soin season since ’88 and first to do so in first four games ofseason since ’84. 2004: Pro Bowl first-alternate...thirdamong AFC tight ends in receptions (73) and yards(791)...career-high nine catches Dec. 26 vs. Cleveland. 2003:Career-high 102 yards vs. New England Oct. 19...Dolphins’first 100-yard game by TE since ’88 and only sixth in franchisehistory. 2002: Pepsi NFL Rookie of Week after touchdowncatch in NFL debut Sept. 8 vs. Detroit.COLLEGE: First-team All-SEC as senior and honorable mentionas sophomore...SEC and Sporting News Frosh All-America...90catches for 1,213 yards and five TDs in career...missedall but one game in ’97 (thumb) and all of ’98 (knee)...played atGeorgia from 1997-01...family and consumer science degree.PERSONAL: Born in Griffin, Ga....prepped at Peach CountyHigh in Fort Valley, Ga...lettered in basketball and track.ReceivingRegular SeasonYear Team G-S No.-Yds. Avg. Long TD2002 Miami 16-16 39-485 12.5 45 42003 Miami 16-16 49-598 12.2 46 22004 Miami 16-16 73-791 10.8 42t 42005 Miami 16-16 60-582 9.7 30t 52006 Miami 16-16 62-640 10.3 24 32007 St. Louis 16-15 39-429 11.0 29t 32008 St. Louis 4-4 11-139 12.6 31 02009 St. Louis 16-16 34-332 9.8 35 12010 San Diego 16-11 20-221 11.1 28 22011 San Diego 16-14 30-271 9.0 30 0Totals 148-140 417-4,488 10.8 46 24MEDIA GUIDE | 86Single-game HighsReceptions — 9 vs. Cleveland Dec. 26, 2004Receiving Yards — 102 vs. New England Oct. 19, 2003Receiving Long — 46 vs. Indianapolis Nov. 2, 2003Receiving Touchdowns — 2 at Houston Nov. 7, 2010Receiving Long Touchdown — 42t vs. St. Louis Oct. 24, 2004Additional StatisticsRushing — 2002, 1-8.Two Point Conversions — 2004, 1.