Charles McClain

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Charles "Swag" McClain
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McClain in 2017
No. 3, 9
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-05-22) May 22, 1989 (age 34)
Oxford, Alabama
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Oxford (AL)
College: North Alabama
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-PIFL (2012)
  • 2× Second Team All-PIFL (2013, 2014)
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:86
Receiving yards:857
Receiving TDs:18
Rushing yards:27
Rushing TDs:2
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Charles "Swag" McClain (born May 22, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of North Alabama.

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Early life

McClain attended Oxford High School, in Oxford, Alabama, [1] where he was an All-County and All-State selection for the football team.

College career

McClain signed to play college football at the University of North Alabama.

Professional career

Alabama Hammers

From 2011 [2] to 2015, McClain was a member of the Alabama Hammers of both the Southern Indoor Football League and the Professional Indoor Football League. In 2012, McClain was named First Team All-PIFL as a kick returner. In 2013, McClain was named Second Team All-PIFL as a kick returner, and in 2014, McClain was named Second Team All-PIFL as an ironman.

New Orleans VooDoo

In April, 2015, McClain signed with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League. [3] Joining the VooDoo reunited McClain with his former Hammers' head coach, Dean Cokinos. McClain caught 35 passes as a rookie for the VooDoo. When the VooDoo ceased operations on August 9, 2015, McClain became a free agent.

Cleveland Gladiators

On October 16, 2015, McClain was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.

Monterrey Steel

On February 13, 2017, McClain signed with the Monterrey Steel.

Washington Valor

On April 26, 2017, McClain was assigned to the Washington Valor.

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  2. ↑ Reggie Benson (April 21, 2011). "Charles in charge for Alabama Hammers". www.al.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  3. ↑ Gary Estwick (June 22, 2015). "VooDoo's early offensive woes prove costly in 51-34 loss to Cleveland". www.theneworleansadvocate.com. The New Orleans Advocate. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
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