Damion Alexis McIntosh (born March 25, 1977) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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. He played

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. McIntosh also played for the

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, and

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Early life

McIntosh played for

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. His senior year, the McArthur team went 9–1, winning the district championship and ending the regular season ranked in the top 5 of the Florida High School Athletic Association 5A Poll. Numerous of Damion's high school teammates went on to play in the collegiate ranks or professional ranks, including Anthony Kelly (Central Oklahoma), Brian Visalli (Concordia University- Wisc.), Dan Visalli (Holy Cross), Quentin Chandler (Cen. Conn.), Mike Jaeger (Mount Scenario), Tyrone Taylor and Jerome Taylor (University of Missouri), Jason Brown (Gettysburg), Wayne Smith (App State, CFL), among others.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

He was drafted in the third round of the

by the

. He played four season with the Chargers.

Miami Dolphins

On March 12, 2004, the

signed McIntosh to a six-year, $69 million contract.

Kansas City Chiefs

McIntosh played for the

from 2007 to 2008. He was cut by the Chiefs in September 2009.

Seattle Seahawks

McIntosh was signed by the

on October 13, 2009.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McIntosh, Damion 1977 births Living people Players of American football from Kingston, Jamaica American football offensive tackles Kansas State Wildcats football players San Diego Chargers players Miami Dolphins players Kansas City Chiefs players Seattle Seahawks players Jamaican players of American football