Warren McClendon explained

Warren McClendon
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Number:71
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:11 April 2001
Birth Place:Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:300
High School:Brunswick (GA)
College:Georgia (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:5
Draftpick:174
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:6
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:McClWa00

Warren Christopher McClendon (born April 11, 2001) is an American football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia.

Early years

McClendon grew up in Brunswick, Georgia and attended Brunswick High School.[1] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia.[2]

College career

McClendon played during his true freshman season before redshirting the year.[3] As a redshirt freshman, he started nine of Georgia's ten games and was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.[4] McClendon started all 15 of Georgia's games at right tackle as the Bulldogs won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.[5] He was named first team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a redshirt junior.[6] McClendon suffered a knee injury in the 2022 SEC Championship Game and missed the 2022 Peach Bowl.[7]

Professional career

McClendon was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round, 174th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[8] As a rookie, he appeared in six games in the 2023 season.[9]

Personal life

McClendon's uncle, Willie McClendon, played running back at Georgia and in the NFL for the Chicago Bears.[10] His cousin, Bryan McClendon, also played at Georgia and for the Bears and is currently the Bulldogs' passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goldstein . Andrew . January 8, 2022 . Georgia tackle Warren McClendon got his start in Brunswick . January 6, 2023 . WSAV.com.
  2. Web site: Butt . Jason . July 16, 2018 . Warren McClendon commits to Georgia . January 6, 2023 . The Telegraph.
  3. Web site: Dasher . Anthony . February 17, 2020 . Redshirt Review: Warren McClendon . January 6, 2023 . Rivals.com.
  4. Web site: Towers . Chip . January 18, 2021 . OT Warren McClendon becomes Georgia's seventh All-American of 2020 . January 6, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  5. Web site: Crowell . Evan . July 13, 2022 . Warren McClendon Due For First-Round Talk . January 6, 2023 . SI.com.
  6. Web site: Hill . Jordan D. . December 6, 2022 . 12 Georgia football players selected to 2022 Coaches’ All-SEC team . January 6, 2023 . 247Sports.com.
  7. Web site: Towers . Chip . December 29, 2022 . Bowl status unchanged for Georgia's Warren McClendon, Ladd McConkey . January 6, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  8. Web site: Jackson . Stu . April 29, 2023 . READ: Rams select Georgia OT Warren McClendon Jr. with 174th pick in 2023 NFL Draft . July 2, 2023 . TheRams.com.
  9. Web site: Warren McClendon 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-21 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Johnson . Bailey . December 3, 2020 . Warren McClendon continuing family legacy at Georgia . January 6, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  11. Web site: March 2, 2021 . Warren McClendon followed family path to play for UGA football . January 6, 2023 . Athens Banner-Herald.