Jacques McClendon

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Jacques McClendon
Los Angeles Rams
Position:Director of football affairs
Personal information
Born: (1987-12-10) December 10, 1987 (age 36)
Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Chattanooga (TN) Baylor
College: Tennessee
NFL draft: 2010  / Round: 4 / Pick: 129
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
As an executive
Career NFL statistics
Games played:25
Games started:5
Player stats at NFL.com

Jacques Rashaud McClendon (born December 10, 1987) is a former American football center. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee. He currently serves as the director of football affairs for the Los Angeles Rams. He also serves on the Knight Commission for Intercollegiate Athletics.

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High school career

McClendon played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which features the top high school football players in the country. [1] He also was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Tennessee. [2]

College career

McClendon appeared in 49 games for Tennessee, including 26 starts. He was a three time Academic All-SEC selection and holds a master's degree in Sports Management. [3]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On April 24, 2010, McClendon was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (129th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft. [4] He appeared in four games as a rookie. [5] On September 4, 2011, he was waived.

Detroit Lions

On September 4, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions. [6] His contract expired following the 2011 season, making him a free agent.

Pittsburgh Steelers

McClendon signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2012 season. [7] He was released by the team on November 2. [8]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 7, 2012, the Falcons signed McClendon to their practice squad. [9] On January 21, 2013, he signed a 2-year, $1.2 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. On September 1 he was waived.

Jacksonville Jaguars

He was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 1, 2013. [10] He started the final two games of the 2013 season for the Jaguars following injuries to Mike Brewster and Will Rackley. [11] He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Miami Dolphins

On April 22, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Miami Dolphins. On September 11, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins. [12] On September 14, 2015, he was re-signed by the Dolphins. [13] On September 26, 2015, he was waived by the Dolphins. [14] On December 1, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Dolphins. On December 15 he was once again waived. On December 22, 2015, McClendon was re-signed by the Dolphins. [15]

On March 11, 2016, the Dolphins re-signed McClendon to a 1-year, $840,000 contract.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On August 17, 2016, McClendon was signed by the Jaguars. [16] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars. [17]

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