Delta State University

2011 (Senior): Played in 12 games for the Statesmen with 11 starts...Ranked fourth on the team in knockdown and pancake blocks...Graded at 85 percent or the season.

MEMPHIS: Two year starter at guard for coach Larry Porter and the Tigers of Memphis... In 2009, offensive line gave way to just 17 sacks, which ranked third in Conference USA and 39th nationally...In 2008, played in 11 of 13 games on the defensive line...Registered at least one tackle in six games...Made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Ole Miss, and had three tackles, including 1.5 for a loss of three yards...Closed out the season with 10 tackles...Redshirted in 2007

PREP: Earned four letters as a defensive tackle and offensive lineman at Everglades High for coach Michael Palmeri...Was a starter on the Gators' offensive line...Helped 2006 team to a 7-4 record and a district championship...Named to All-Broward Team in 2006 by the Miami Herald...Team captain as a senior...Was a member of the South team in the Broward County All-Star game...Helped his 2005 squad to an 8-1 record and their first ever undefeated regular season...Squad lost in the region semifinals that season...Named honorable mention all-county as a junior...Also lettered two seasons for the Gators basketball team.

PERSONAL: Joel Christopher McCleod...Born April 20, 1989...Son of Cecil and Renee McCleod