Zakoby McClain
American football player (born 2000)
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Zakoby McClain (born March 7, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Auburn.
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 7, 2000 Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Valdosta |
| College | Auburn (2018–2021) |
| NFL draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Early life
McClain attended Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Coming out of high school, McClain was a 4-star prospect. He was ranked the 13th best outside linebacker prospect and 24th best prospect from the state of Georgia. McClain committed to Auburn over LSU, Tennessee and many other programs.[1][2][3]
College career
McClain played very little his freshman season. As a sophomore, McClain became a full time starter, and in the 2019 Iron Bowl against rival Alabama, he had a 99-yard Pick Six that helped propel the Tigers to a 48–45 upset.[4] In his junior season, McClain led the nation in total tackles with 113.[5][6] In his senior season, McClain was named to the Second-team All-SEC Team.[7] On December 27, McClain announced he would skip Auburn's bowl game and enter the NFL draft.[8]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+3⁄8 in (1.81 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | 31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) | 4.65 s | 1.63 s | 2.75 s | 4.59 s | 7.40 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) | 21 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10][11] | ||||||||||||
Baltimore Ravens
McClain signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft.[12] He was waived on August 30.[13]
New Orleans Breakers
McClain signed with the New Orleans Breakers on January 7, 2023.[14] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[15]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On January 30, 2024, McClain signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[16] He was released on August 15, 2024.[17]