Terrell McClain

Terrell McClain

McClain with the Stampeders in 2022
Personal information
Born:	(1988-07-20) July 20, 1988 (age 35) Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:	Pensacola (Pensacola, Florida)
College:	South Florida
Position:	Defensive lineman
NFL draft:	2011  / Round: 3 / Pick: 65
Career history
Carolina Panthers (2011) New England Patriots (2012) Houston Texans (2012–2013) Dallas Cowboys (2014–2016) Washington Redskins (2017) Atlanta Falcons (2018) Arizona Cardinals (2019)* Kansas City Chiefs (2019) Oakland Raiders (2019) Calgary Stampeders (2022–2023)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
All-Big East (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 133 Sacks: 7.5 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 3
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Terrell McClain (born July 20, 1988) is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of South Florida. He has also played for the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders.

Early years

McClain attended Pensacola High School, where he played as a defensive tackle for the Tigers high school football team. As a senior, he registered 65 tackles with 8 sacks, receiving Class 3A first team All-state honors. He was named MVP of Pensacola East-West All-Star Game.

College career

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of South Florida. As a freshman, he appeared in 12 games, making 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, one quarterback pressure, one pass defensed and a fumble recovery.

As a sophomore he started 9 games at defensive tackle, tallying 32 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, one quarterback pressure and a forced fumble. As a junior he started 11 games as part of a defense that ranked 19th in the nation in scoring, posting 25 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 3 quarterback pressures, 5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.

As a senior, he started 13 games, collecting 24 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 quarterback pressures and 4.5 tackles for loss.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

McClain was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (65th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. ^[1] As a rookie, he started 12 games at defensive tackle registering 20 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery, before being placed on the injured reserve list with a left knee injury on December 6. He was released on September 2, 2012. ^[2]

New England Patriots

McClain signed with the New England Patriots on September 26, 2012. He was waived on October 2, after being active for one game and not recording any statistics. ^[3]

Houston Texans

McClain signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent on October 29, 2012. ^[4] He played in 16 games and finished with a career-high 21 tackles and a fumble recovery.

Dallas Cowboys

McClain with the Dallas Cowboys in 2016.

McClain signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on March 12, 2014. ^[5] Although he looked strong and was taking advantage of the added work as Henry Melton recovered from knee surgery during off-season workouts, a high-ankle sprain he suffered in training camp affected his momentum. He played 13 games in a reserve role and finished with 20 tackles (3 for loss), 7 quarterback pressures, one sack and a forced fumble. His best game came against the Washington Redskins, notching 4 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.

In 2015, he missed time during training camp with a bone bruise and hamstring injuries. He registered 4 tackles in the first two regular-season games, before being placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained big toe injury on September 22.

In 2016, he was able to earn a starting position over new free agent addition Cedric Thornton. He started in 15 games mostly at the three technique position and was considered the best defensive lineman on the team according to the media and observers. In the season opener against the New York Giants he had 5 tackles (one for loss). His best game came against the Cincinnati Bengals, when he registered 6 tackles (1 for loss), 1.5 sacks and 3 quarterback hurries. He did not play in the last game to rest an ankle injury he suffered against the Detroit Lions and be ready for the playoffs. He finished the season with 41 tackles (3 for loss), 2.5 sacks, 8 quarterback pressures and 2 forced fumbles.

Washington Redskins

On March 10, 2017, McClain signed a four-year contract with the Washington Redskins. ^[6] He started 2 out of 12 games at defensive end in the team's 3-4 defense, after being passed on the depth chart by Stacy McGee. He registered 20 tackles, 2 sacks and one fumble recovery. He missed weeks 12 through 15 with a toe injury he suffered against the New Orleans Saints. He was released on April 30, 2018. ^[7]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 11, 2018, McClain signed with the Atlanta Falcons. ^[8]

Arizona Cardinals

On May 22, 2019, McClain signed with the Arizona Cardinals. ^[9] On August 26, 2019, McClain was released by the Cardinals. ^[10]

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 8, 2019, McClain signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. ^[11] He was released on October 19, 2019. ^[12]

Oakland Raiders

On October 30, 2019, McClain was signed by the Oakland Raiders. ^[13] He was released on December 10, 2019. ^[14]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 2, 2022, McClain signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). ^[15] McClain was assigned to the practice squad at the end of the preseason, but made his Stampeder debut on August 20, 2022, in a game against the Toronto Argonauts.

He was released on February 13, 2024. ^[16]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2011	CAR	12	12	19	13	6	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2012	NWE	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	HOU	3	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	HOU	16	0	10	8	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2014	DAL	13	0	19	14	5	1.0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2015	DAL	2	0	2	2	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	DAL	15	15	40	21	19	2.5	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0
2017	WAS	12	2	20	17	3	2.0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2018	ATL	13	5	17	9	8	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	KAN	2	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	OAK	3	0	3	1	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		92	34	133	86	47	7.5	12	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2014	DAL	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	DAL	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		2	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

References

1. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
2. "Dwan Edwards signs with Panthers; Terrell McClain cut". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
3. "Source: McClain waived; Austin off PS". ESPN.com. October 2, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
4. "Source: McClain signed". Houston. October 29, 2012.
5. "Cowboys sign defensive tackle Terrell McClain". March 12, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
6. Czarda, Stephen (March 10, 2017). "Redskins Sign Defensive Lineman Terrell McClain". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
7. Williams, Charean (April 30, 2018). "Washington cuts six players, including A.J. Francis, Montori Hughes". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
8. McFadden, Will. "Falcons agree to terms with defensive tackle Terrell McClain". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
9. Urban, Darren (May 22, 2019). "Cardinals Add Depth On Defensive Line With Terrell McClain". AZCardinals.com.
10. "Arizona Cardinals release DL Terrell McClain, sign OL Jacob Ohnesorge". Arizona Sports. August 27, 2019.
11. Williams, Charean (October 8, 2019). "Chiefs signing Terrell McClain". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
12. Goldma, Charles (October 19, 2019). "Report: Chiefs to sign DT Mike Pennel, release DT Terrell McClain". ChiefsWire.USAToday.com. USA Today. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
13. "Raiders sign trio of players to the active roster". Raiders.com. October 30, 2019.
14. "Raiders announce transactions - 12.10.19". Raiders.com. December 10, 2019.
15. "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". cfl.ca. May 2, 2022.
16. https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/

External links

• Carolina Panthers bio
• USF Bulls bio
• NFL Draft combine profile