Jase McClellan explained

Jase McClellan
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Number:30
Position:Running back
Birth Date:25 June 2002
Birth Place:Aledo, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:221
High School:Aledo
(Aledo, Texas)
College:Alabama (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:6
Draftpick:186
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:M/McClJa05

Jase McClellan (born June 25, 2002) is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

High school career

McClellan attended Aledo High School in Aledo, Texas. During his career, he had 6,468 yards rushing yards and 122 touchdowns. He was selected to play in the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game.[1] He originally committed to the University of Oklahoma to play college football before changing his commitment to the University of Alabama.[2] [3]

College career

As a true freshman at Alabama in 2020, McClellan rushed 23 times for 245 yards and two touchdowns. As a junior in 2021, he played in five games before tearing his ACL, which ended his season.[4] He finished the year with 40 carries for 191 yards and a touchdown.[5] McClellan returned from the ACL injury to start the 2022 season.[6]

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD
Alabama Crimson Tide
202012 0 23 245 10.7 2 1 1 1.0 0
20215 1 40 191 4.8 1 10 97 9.7 3
202213 4 112 655 5.8 7 14 174 12.4 3
202313 12 166 803 4.8 6 13 126 9.7 0
Career 43 17 341 1,894 5.6 16 38 398 10.5 6

Professional career

The Atlanta Falcons selected McClellan in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.[7] [8] McClellan signed his rookie scale contract in May 2024.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gosset . Brian . October 21, 2019 . Aledo running back, Oklahoma commit receives honorary Under Armour All-America jersey . 2024-06-22 . Star-Telegram.com.
  2. Web site: Gosset . Brian . December 18, 2019 . Nick Saban, Alabama land Aledo star running back Jase McClellan in signing day switch . 2024-06-22 . Star-Telegram.com.
  3. Web site: Zenitz . Matt . June 2, 2020 . New Tide RB a top prospect and aspiring heart surgeon . 2024-06-22 . AL.com.
  4. Web site: Scarborough . Alex . October 4, 2021 . Tide loses RB McClellan for season to knee injury . 2024-06-22 . ESPN.com.
  5. Web site: Casagrande . Michael . August 25, 2022 . Alabama RB explains mental side of return from ACL tear . 2024-06-22 . AL.com.
  6. Web site: Windham . Katie . September 7, 2022 . Alabama RB Jase McClellan Ready to Play in Home State . 2024-06-22 . SI.com.
  7. News: Hampton . Cade . Pros and cons of Atlanta Falcons picking Alabama football's Jase McClellan in 2024 NFL Draft . May 13, 2024 . Tuscaloosa News . April 27, 2024.
  8. News: McElhaney . Tori . Waack . Terrin . Subhan . Amna . Falcons select RB Jase McClellan with the No. 186 pick overall in 2024 NFL Draft . May 13, 2024 . NFL.com . April 27, 2024.
  9. News: McElhaney . Tori . May 10, 2024 . Falcons sign sixth-round draft picks Jase McClellan, Casey Washington and Zion Logue to rookie deals . May 13, 2024 . NFL.com.