Jase McClellan

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Jase McClellan
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McClellan with Alabama at the 2024 Rose Bowl
Personal information
Born: (2002-06-25) June 25, 2002 (age 23)
Aledo, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
Position: Running back
High school: Aledo
College: Alabama (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024: 6th round, 186th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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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+38 in
(1.79 m)
221 lb
(100 kg)
31+18 in
(0.79 m)
10+14 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]

Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons selected McClellan in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft with the 186th overall pick. [9] [10] McClellan signed his rookie scale contract in May 2024. [11]

On June 17, 2025, McClellan was released by the Falcons. [12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On August 12, 2025, McClellan signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [13] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts. [14]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer best
YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2024 ATL 2013322.5800000000
Career 2013322.5800000000

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". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  7. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "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.
  12. Waack, Terrin (June 17, 2025). "Falcons sign UFL's leading rusher". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  13. Smith, Scott. "Bucs Sign CB JayVian Farr, RB Jase McClellan". Buccaneers.com.
  14. Smith, Scott. "Kyle Trask, Trey Palmer Among Cuts as Bucs Get Roster Down to 53". buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.