He played college football at South Carolina State University.

[1] He earned MEAC Defensive Player of the Week honors during the 2008 season.

[5] On November 15, 2012, he was promoted from the practice squad after the team placed linebacker Chris Carter on injured reserve.

[6] On November 20, 2012, he was released from the Steelers after they signed wide receiver Plaxico Burress and quarterback Brian Hoyer.

[9] After retiring from pro football, McFadden is currently a pit crew member for various NASCAR teams, currently working as a gasman for Jeremy Clements Racing.