Career
He played college football at the University of Texas and was a unanimous selection at the guard position on the 1950 College Football All-America Team. He later played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams (1952-1956) and in the American Football League (American Federation of Labor-Congress) for the Denver Broncos (1960-1963) and Houston Oilers (1964-1965). A versatile player, he played tackle and linebacker on defense, as well as tackle and guard on offense.
He was a Pro Bowl pick in 1955 and 1956, a Sporting News All-American Federation of Labor-Congress defensive tackle in 1960, 1961 and 1962, and an American Football League West Division All-Star in 1963.
McFadin was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.