Rydell Joseph Melancon, (sometimes spelled Malancon), (born January 10, 1962) is a former linebacker in the National Football League. Melancon was drafted in the fourth round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons and played that season with the team.[1] After two seasons away from the NFL, Melancon played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1987 NFL season. He played at the collegiate level at Louisiana State University.[2] Melancon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[3]

Rydell Melancon
No. 52, 60
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-01-10) January 10, 1962 (age 62)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:St. James (LA)
College:LSU
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 4 / Pick: 94
Career history
Player stats at PFR

References edit

  1. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  2. ^ "Rydell Malancon". NFL.com.
  3. ^ "Rydell Malancon Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.