Terrell McClain
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Terrell McClain
| image = 2022, 98, Terrell McClain.jpg
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| caption = McClain with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022
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| position = Defensive lineman
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|7|20|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Tampa, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 300
| high_school = Pensacola (Pensacola, Florida)
| college = South Florida
| draftyear = 2011
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 65
| pastteams =
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2011}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2017}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2022}}–{{CFL Year|2023}})
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 133
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 7.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 3
| pfr = McClTe00
}}
Terrell McClain (born July 20, 1988) is an American professional football defensive lineman. He was selected 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 been a member of the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders.
Early life
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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}} 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.{{cite web | title= Dwan Edwards signs with Panthers; Terrell McClain cut | work= NFL.com | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dwan-edwards-signs-with-panthers-terrell-mcclain-cut-0ap1000000057584 | access-date=April 30, 2018}}
=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.{{cite web | title= Source: McClain waived; Austin off PS | work= ESPN.com | date= October 2, 2012 | url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4731371/source-mcclain-waived-austin-off-ps | access-date=April 30, 2018}}
=Houston Texans=
McClain signed with the Houston Texans as a free agent on October 29, 2012.{{cite web | title= Source: McClain signed | work= Houston | date= October 29, 2012 | url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/10/texans-add-dt-terrell-mcclain-to-active-roster/}} He played in 16 games and finished with a career-high 21 tackles and a fumble recovery.
=Dallas Cowboys=
File:Terrell McClain at Dallas Cowboys Practice in 2016.jpg in 2016]]McClain signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on March 12, 2014.{{cite web|title=Cowboys sign defensive tackle Terrell McClain|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/12/cowboys-sign-defensive-tackle-terrell-mcclain/|date=March 12, 2014|accessdate=April 30, 2018}} 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.{{cite web|title=Redskins Sign Defensive Lineman Terrell McClain|url=http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Defensive-Lineman-Terrell-McClain/e6278123-002c-4b33-8e0d-4a3e00d2c7a7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501160608/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Defensive-Lineman-Terrell-McClain/e6278123-002c-4b33-8e0d-4a3e00d2c7a7|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2018|author=Czarda, Stephen|website=Redskins.com|date=March 10, 2017|accessdate=April 30, 2018}} 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.{{cite web|last1=Williams|first1=Charean|title=Washington cuts six players, including A.J. Francis, Montori Hughes|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/04/30/washington-cuts-six-players-including-a-j-francis-montori-hughes/|website=Pro Football Talk|date=April 30, 2018 |accessdate=April 30, 2018}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On May 11, 2018, McClain signed with the Atlanta Falcons.{{cite web|last1=McFadden|first1=Will|title=Falcons agree to terms with defensive tackle Terrell McClain|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/transactions/article-1/Falcons-agree-to-terms-with-defensive-tackle-Terrell-McClain/7d5635db-ba38-47aa-94a3-87ea165f1b4a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514144227/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/transactions/article-1/Falcons-agree-to-terms-with-defensive-tackle-Terrell-McClain/7d5635db-ba38-47aa-94a3-87ea165f1b4a|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 14, 2018|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|accessdate=May 11, 2018}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
On May 22, 2019, McClain signed with the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Add Depth On Defensive Line With Terrell McClain|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-add-depth-on-defensive-line-with-terrell-mcclain|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=May 22, 2019}} On August 26, 2019, McClain was released by the Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Arizona Cardinals release DL Terrell McClain, sign OL Jacob Ohnesorge|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/2056853/arizona-cardinals-releasing-veteran-dl-terrell-mcclain-sign-ol-jacob-ohnesorge/|work=Arizona Sports|date=August 27, 2019}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On October 8, 2019, McClain signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite web|title=Chiefs signing Terrell McClain|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/08/chiefs-sign-terrell-mcclain/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 8, 2019}} He was released on October 19, 2019.{{cite web |last1=Goldma |first1=Charles |title=Report: Chiefs to sign DT Mike Pennel, release DT Terrell McClain |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/19/kansas-city-chiefs-sign-dt-mike-pennel-release-terrell-mclain-report/ |website=ChiefsWire.USAToday.com |publisher=USA Today |accessdate=October 20, 2019|date=October 19, 2019}}
=Oakland Raiders=
On October 30, 2019, McClain was signed by the Oakland Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders sign trio of players to the active roster|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-trio-of-players-to-the-active-roster|website=Raiders.com|date=October 30, 2019}} He was released on December 10, 2019.{{cite web|title=Raiders announce transactions - 12.10.19|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-12-10-19|website=Raiders.com|date=December 10, 2019}}
=Calgary Stampeders=
On May 2, 2022, McClain signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{cite web|title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings|url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/|website=cfl.ca|date=May 2, 2022}} 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.{{cite web | url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ | title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings }}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 92 | 34 | 133 | 86 | 47 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
=Playoffs=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
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External links
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- [http://gousfbulls.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2912 USF Bulls bio]
- [http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/terrell-mcclain?id=2495311#tab=1 NFL Draft combine profile]
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