Will McClay
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Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Title | Vice president of player personnel | ||||||||||||
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| Born | October 13, 1966 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| Positions | Wide receiver, linebacker | ||||||||||||
| College | Rice | ||||||||||||
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| Regular season | 55–26–1 (.677) | ||||||||||||
| Postseason | 1–3 (.250) | ||||||||||||
| Career | 153–135 (.531) | ||||||||||||
Will McClay (born October 13, 1966) is an American football executive who is the vice president of player personnel for the Dallas Cowboys. He is also a former player and coach, primarily in various roles within the Arena Football League.
McClay was born on October 13, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee, but he grew up outside of Houston, Texas. He attended Missouri City Jr. High and Marian Christian High School. As a freshman, he played wide receiver and contributed to the team winning the 1981 Class 3A state title. As a senior, he was the starting quarterback, leading the team to win the 1984 Class 3A state titles.[1]
He accepted a football scholarship from Rice University. He was recruited by future NFL head coach Mike Nolan to play as a defensive back. He was a four-year starter and a captain. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.[2]
Playing career
His football career took off as a player at Rice University, where he started all four years of his collegiate career (1985–1988) as a defensive back. In 1988, he was picked up by the Arena League football Detroit Drive, where he played as a wide receiver and defensive back for four seasons (1989–1992).
His best year was his last, in 1992 when he racked up 34 tackles and one interception. By the end of his playing career he had helped the Drive win three arena league football titles in four appearances.