Toddrick McIntosh
# Toddrick McIntosh

Toddrick Poole McIntosh (January 22, 1972 – September 5, 2014) was a National Football League (NFL) defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Florida State.

## Early years

McIntosh attended Lloyd V. Berkner High School, where as a senior he made 77 tackles and 4 sacks, while receiving All-state honors. He accepted a football scholarship from Florida State University.

As a redshirt freshman defensive tackle, he had 33 tackles (3 for loss). In 1991, he was a reserve defensive end that was used in pass rushing situations, registering 6.5 sacks, five tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He is probably best known for a notable interception he returned 49 yards for a touchdown in the #1–vs.–#3 matchup against the University of Michigan.

As a junior, he became a starter at nose guard, tallying 44 tackles and 2 sacks. In his last year he was the starter at left defensive end, posting 48 tackles (5.5 for loss) and 2 sacks, while helping his team clinch the school's first national championship. He had a season high 9 tackles against the University of Miami.

## Professional career

### Dallas Cowboys

McIntosh was selected in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He was waived on November 21.

### Tampa Bay Buccaneers

He was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released on December 19, 1995.

### New Orleans Saints

McIntosh was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints.

### Green Bay Packers

On May 11, 1996, he was traded to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for future considerations. He was cut before the season started.

### Minnesota Vikings

On August 18, 1997, he was released by the Minnesota Vikings.

### Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

On May 21, 1998, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

### Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)

McIntosh spent part of 1999 season playing for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League.

## Personal life

On September 5, 2014, he was declared clinically dead, after being in a coma from a stroke.

