• Pro Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister most recently played for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League.

  McAlister was released by the Ravens on February 16, 2009. Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome stated that "he was a major contributor to many big wins, including the Super Bowl."CBSSports.com: Ravens Release Former Cornerback Standout McAlister

• 1. Born: June 14, 1977
  2. Birthplace: Pasadena, California
  3. Position: Cornerback
  4. Height: 6'1"
  5. Weight: 210 lbs
  6. College: University of Arizona
  7. Made NFL debut with the Baltimore Ravens
  8. Nickname: C-Mac
  9. 2000: Played in Super Bowl XXXV

• 2008 Season

  McAlister injured his knee on October 19, 2008, and was later placed on injured reserve. He is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair cartilage and posterior cruciate ligament damage and will miss the rest of the 2008 season.Baltimore Sun: Ravens' McAlister Done for Season

• Football Career

  Following an All-American college football career with the Arizona Wildcats, McAlister was drafted 10th overall in the 1999 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He made his debut that same year and continued with the Ravens as they won Super Bowl XXXV in 2000. After setting an NFL record in 2002 for the longest play, a 107-yard return for a touchdown, McAlister was selected for his first Pro Bowl selection in 2003. The Ravens rewarded the cornerback with a seven-year contract in 2004.

• Timeline

  • 1999: Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens
  • 2000: Played in Super Bowl XXXV
  • 2002: Set record for longest play in NFL history
  • 2003-2004: Played in the Pro Bowl
  • 2004: Signed a seven-year contract with the Ravens
  • 2006: Played in the Pro Bowl
  • 2009: Released by the Ravens

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