Matthew Mark Maleafou Anesi MacKenzie (born July 24, 1979) is a Samoan former American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) in 2003.
Career
MacKenzie played football at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California. He then continued his career at the University of Southern California. Due to injury and personal hardships (death of a parent), the NCAA granted him a second redshirt year, allowing him to remain on the squad for a total of six years.[1][2]
In 2003 he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3][4]
In September 2004 he was released by the Patriots.[5]
References
- ^ Bill Plaschke (28 December 2002). "IN THE NAME OF HIS FATHER". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "NCAA Grants USC Tailback Malaefou MacKenzie Extra Year Of Eligibility". SC Football. 29 March 2002. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ "Del Rio taps USC roots". Jaguars. 3 May 2003. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Patriots announce 14 transactions". Patriots. 5 September 2004. Retrieved 27 June 2022.