Josh McLean

Josh McLean

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Dearborn Hts., Mich.

High School:
Crestwood (Eastern Michigan)

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 257

Position:
DT

Birthdate:
05/26/1985

Experience:
3L


2007: Started all 11 games on the defensive line ... recorded three (2-1) tackles vs. Michigan Tech ... had a career-high six tackles (3-3) at St. Joseph's including a sack ... recorded a tackle for loss at Mercyhurst ... made five tackles (3-2) versus Findlay ... had a tackle for loss at Grand Valley and also blocked a kick ... tied career-best with six tackles (5-1) including two for loss against Gannon to earn the WSU Defensive Player of the Week award ... also forced a fumble and had a sack vs. Golden Knights ... recorded 1/2 sack at Indianapolis ... had two assisted tackles vs. Northwood ... recorded a pass break-up and four tackles (1-3) vs. Ferris State ... second among WSU defensive linemen with 40 total tackles ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2006: Saw playing time on the defensive line in all 11 games ... made lone start of the season at Northwood ... had a tackle for loss against Grand Valley ... had a season-best two tackles (1-1) at Gannon and at Ferris State ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2005: Played on the defensive line in all 10 games ... made Warrior debut against Northwood ... first collegiate start was against Findlay and had a 1/2 sack plus a pass break-up ... had 1/2 tackle for loss at Hillsdale ... also returned a fumble 18 yards versus the Chargers ... enrolled at Wayne State in January 2005 ... participated in spring football.

Pre-WSU: Attended Eastern Michigan for three semesters ... did not see any game action in 2004 ... was redshirted in 2003.

High School: A 2003 graduate of Crestwood High School ... earned three letters for the Chargers and coach Jim Bates ... named to the all-city and all-Metro West teams ... earned two letters in basketball as a forward.

Personal: Full name-- Joshua M. McLean ... born on May 26, 1985, in Dearborn ... son of Michael and Paula McLean ... is a criminal justice major ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Winter 2006 and Winter 2008 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2007.

Josh McLean's Career WSU Statistics
Year GP Solo Asst. Total TFL-Yds. Sac-Yds. FR-Yds. Pass BrUp
2005100221-30.5-21-181
20061146101-10-00-00
2007112317405.5-262.5-170-01
Career 32 27 25 52 7.5-30 3-19 1-18 2