Jacques McClendon explained

Jacques McClendon
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Position:Director of football affairs
Birth Date:10 December 1987
Birth Place:Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Chattanooga (TN) Baylor
College:Tennessee
Draftyear:2010
Draftround:4
Draftpick:129
Pastteams:
Pastexecutive:
Highlights:
As an executive
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:25
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:5
Pfr:McClJa20

Jacques Rashaud McClendon (born December 10, 1987) is a former American football center. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee. He currently serves as the director of football affairs for the Los Angeles Rams. He also serves on the Knight Commission for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Early life

McClendon played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which features the top high school football players in the country.[1] He also was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Tennessee.[2]

College career

McClendon appeared in 49 games for Tennessee, including 26 starts. He was a three time Academic All-SEC selection and holds a master's degree in Sports Management.[3]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

On April 24, 2010, McClendon was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (129th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft.[4] He appeared in four games as a rookie.[5] On September 4, 2011, he was waived.

Detroit Lions

On September 4, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] His contract expired following the 2011 season, making him a free agent.

Pittsburgh Steelers

McClendon signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2012 season.[7] He was released by the team on November 2.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

On November 7, 2012, the Falcons signed McClendon to their practice squad.[9] On January 21, 2013, he signed a 2-year, $1.2 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons. On September 1 he was waived.

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)

He was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 1, 2013.[10] He started the final two games of the 2013 season for the Jaguars following injuries to Mike Brewster and Will Rackley.[11] He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Miami Dolphins

On April 22, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Miami Dolphins. On September 11, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins.[12] On September 14, 2015, he was re-signed by the Dolphins.[13] On September 26, 2015, he was waived by the Dolphins.[14] On December 1, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Dolphins. On December 15 he was once again waived. On December 22, 2015, McClendon was re-signed by the Dolphins.[15]

On March 11, 2016, the Dolphins re-signed McClendon to a 1-year, $840,000 contract.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On August 17, 2016, McClendon was signed by the Jaguars.[16] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 2, 2006 . U.S. Army All-American Bowl Rosters . March 9, 2024 . ESPN.com. Scouts Inc. . en.
  2. Web site: Ubben . David . January 17, 2019 . Strained bodies and minds and embracing change: Former Vols offer insight into Jim Chaney’s approach . March 9, 2024 . The Athletic . en.
  3. Web site: Jacques McClendon - Football . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120224205636/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/mcclendon_jacques00.html . February 24, 2012 . March 9, 2024 . University of Tennessee Athletics . en.
  4. Web site: 2010 NFL Draft Listing . May 13, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Jacques McClendon 2010 Game Log . March 9, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Yuille . Sean . September 4, 2011 . Detroit Lions Claim Jacques McClendon Off Waivers . March 9, 2024 . Pride Of Detroit . en.
  7. Web site: Bryan . Dave . October 16, 2012 . Steelers Bring Back DE Corbin Bryant & Sign OL Jacques McClendon To Practice Squad . March 9, 2024 . Steelers Depot . en-US.
  8. Web site: Bryan . Dave . November 2, 2012 . Steelers Add Damon Cromartie-Smith Back To Practice Squad; Release Jacques McClendon . March 9, 2024 . Steelers Depot . en-US.
  9. Web site: Patt . Jason . November 7, 2012 . Falcons add o-lineman McClendon to practice squad . March 9, 2024 . SB Nation Atlanta . en.
  10. Web site: Crow . Alfie . September 1, 2013 . Jaguars claim Jacques McClendon . March 9, 2024 . Big Cat Country . en.
  11. Web site: Jacques McClendon 2013 Game Log . March 9, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Dolphins promote Jonas Gray to 53-man roster; Sam Brenner called up as well . Nogle . Kevin . September 11, 2015 . The Phinsider . October 9, 2015.
  13. Web site: Dolphins sign Jacques McClendon, waive Sam Brenner, Jonas Gray . Nogle . Kevin . September 14, 2015 . The Phinsider . October 9, 2015.
  14. News: Chris . Perkins . Dolphins sign Sam Brenner from practice squad, waive Jacques McClendon . . September 26, 2015 . October 9, 2015.
  15. Web site: Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve. Sun-Sentinel.com. Omar. Kelly. December 22, 2015. January 2, 2016.
  16. Web site: Crow . Alfie . August 17, 2016 . Jaguars sign Jacques McClendon . March 9, 2024 . Big Cat Country . en.
  17. Web site: Down to 53: LB Davis, OG Bernadeau released. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813013636/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Down-to-53-LB-Davis-OG-Bernadeau-released/d39aa0b3-fc8a-47df-9a6d-c71d01ffa980. dead. August 13, 2017. Oehser. John. Jaguars.com. September 3, 2016.

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