Zakoby McClain explained

Zakoby McClain
Currentteam:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position:Inside linebacker
Birth Date:7 March 2000
Birth Place:Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:230
High School:Valdosta
(Valdosta, Georgia)
College:Auburn (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-SEC (2021)
Cflstatus:American

Zakoby McClain (born March 7, 2000) is an American professional football inside linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Auburn.

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

Baltimore Ravens

McClain signed with the Baltimore Ravens after going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft.[9] He was waived on August 30.[10]

New Orleans Breakers

McClain signed with the New Orleans Breakers on January 7, 2023.[11] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[12]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On January 30, 2024, McClain signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zakoby McClain, Valdosta, Outside Linebacker . February 8, 2022 . 247Sports . en-US.
  2. Web site: Zakoby McClain Recruit Interests . February 8, 2022 . 247sports.com.
  3. Web site: Davis . Derrick . November 29, 2017 . War Eagle: Valdosta High linebacker Zakoby McClain commits to Auburn . February 8, 2022 . Valdosta Daily Times . en.
  4. Web site: Green . Tom . November 22, 2021 . Two years after his Iron Bowl moment, Zakoby McClain is still running . February 8, 2022 . AL.com . en.
  5. Web site: Green . Tom . August 9, 2021 . Zakoby McClain hungry for more after leading nation in tackles last season . February 11, 2023 . AL.com . en.
  6. Web site: Zakoby McClain College Stats . February 8, 2022 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: December 8, 2021 . 2021 All-SEC Football Team Announced . February 8, 2022 . SEC Sports.
  8. Web site: McVeigh . Griffin . December 26, 2021 . Auburn Tigers linebacker declares for 2022 NFL Draft . February 8, 2022 . On3 . en.
  9. Web site: King . Nathan . April 30, 2022 . Auburn LB Zakoby McClain signs with Ravens as undrafted free agent . May 3, 2022 . AuburnUndercover & ITAT . en-US.
  10. Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 30, 2022 . Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53 . February 11, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  11. 1611750046915268611 . USFLBreakers . Free Agent Signing . January 7, 2023 . January 7, 2023.
  12. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  13. Web site: Roughriders sign LB Zakoby McClain – 620 CKRM . 2024-01-31 . www.620ckrm.com. January 30, 2024 .

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