Dexter McCleon was drafted No. 40 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 148 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3822nd at Clemson
The pick
How Dexter McCleon came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3822nd among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2566% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Dexter McCleon.
USC
Nebraska
Texas Tech
Arizona State · 1× Pro Bowl
Clemson in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#11
Donnell Woolford
DB · CHI · 1989
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
Terry Kinard
DB · NYG · 1983
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Justin Miller
DB · NYJ · 2005
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#102
Bashaud Breeland
DB · WAS · 2014
Clemson
#50
Marcus Gilchrist
DB · LAC · 2011
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dexter McCleon in the 1997 NFL Draft
Dexter McCleon is a Defensive back out of Clemson selected No. 40 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1997 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dexter McCleon drafted?
Dexter McCleon was selected No. 40 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/dexter-mccleon.
What college did Dexter McCleon play for?
Dexter McCleon played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Dexter McCleon's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/dexter-mccleon.