Zakoby McClain

Zakoby McClain is an American football linebacker for the Auburn Tigers.

Zakoby McClain
Baltimore Ravens
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:March 7
Valdosta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Valdosta
(Valdosta, Georgia)
College:Auburn (2018–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Undrafted free agent
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (2021)

High school career

McClain attended Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Coming out of high school, McClain was a 4 star prospect, the number 13 outside linebacker prospect and number 24 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, McClain 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]

References
  1. "Zakoby McClain, Valdosta , Outside Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  2. "Zakoby McClain Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  3. Davis, Derrick. "War Eagle: Valdosta High linebacker Zakoby McClain commits to Auburn". Valdosta Daily Times. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  4. "Two years after his Iron Bowl moment, Zakoby McClain is still running". al. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  5. "Zakoby McClain hungry for more after leading nation in tackles last season". al. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  6. "Zakoby McClain College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  7. "2021 All-SEC Football Team Announced". www.secsports.com. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  8. "Auburn Tigers linebacker declares for 2022 NFL Draft". On3. 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
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