Rydell Joseph Melancon, (sometimes spelled Malancon), (born January 10, 1962) is a former linebacker in the National Football League. Melancon was drafted in the fourth round of the

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by the

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and played that season with the team. After two seasons away from the NFL, Melancon played with the

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during the

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. He played at the collegiate level at Louisiana State University. Melancon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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