Jase McClellan

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Jase McClellan
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McClellan with Alabama at the 2024 Rose Bowl
No. 30 – Atlanta Falcons
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (2002-06-25) June 25, 2002 (age 22)
Aledo, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Aledo
(Aledo, Texas)
College: Alabama (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 6 / pick: 186
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jase McClellan (born June 25, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

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Early life

McClellan attended Aledo High School in Aledo, Texas. During his career, he had 6,468 yards rushing yards and 122 touchdowns. He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game. [1] He originally committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football before changing his commitment to the University of Alabama. [2] [3]

College career

As a true freshman at Alabama in 2020, McClellan rushed 23 times for 245 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior in 2021, he played in five games before tearing his ACL, which ended his season. [4] He finished the year with 40 carries for 191 yards and a touchdown. [5] McClellan returned from the ACL injury to start the 2022 season. [6]

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Alabama Crimson Tide
2020 1202324510.72111.00
2021 51401914.8110979.73
2022 1341126555.871417412.43
2023 13121668034.86131269.70
Career 43173411,8945.6163839810.56

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+3⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		221 lb
(100 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.71 s1.63 s2.69 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [7] [8]

The Atlanta Falcons selected McClellan in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft. [9] [10] McClellan signed his rookie scale contract in May 2024. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Gosset, Brian (October 21, 2019). "Aledo running back, Oklahoma commit receives honorary Under Armour All-America jersey". Star-Telegram.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ Gosset, Brian (December 18, 2019). "Nick Saban, Alabama land Aledo star running back Jase McClellan in signing day switch". Star-Telegram.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  3. ↑ Zenitz, Matt (June 2, 2020). "New Tide RB a top prospect and aspiring heart surgeon". AL.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Scarborough, Alex (October 4, 2021). "Tide loses RB McClellan for season to knee injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  5. ↑ Casagrande, Michael (August 25, 2022). "Alabama RB explains mental side of return from ACL tear". AL.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  6. ↑ Windham, Katie (September 7, 2022). "Alabama RB Jase McClellan Ready to Play in Home State". SI.com. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Jase McClellan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jase McClellan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ Hampton, Cade (April 27, 2024). "Pros and cons of Atlanta Falcons picking Alabama football's Jase McClellan in 2024 NFL Draft". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ McElhaney, Tori; Waack, Terrin; Subhan, Amna (April 27, 2024). "Falcons select RB Jase McClellan with the No. 186 pick overall in 2024 NFL Draft". NFL.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  11. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (May 10, 2024). "Falcons sign sixth-round draft picks Jase McClellan, Casey Washington and Zion Logue to rookie deals". NFL.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
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