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2024 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JASE MCCLELLAN:
Alabama | HT: 5103 | WT: 221 | 40 time: 4.54 | Arm: 3118 | Hand: 1014 | Wing: 7512
One-year starter. After a promising freshman year where he stood out as a special teamer but also averaged over 10 yards per carry, McClellan suffered a torn ACL in October of 2021. He returned for the 2022 season but had to play second fiddle to transfer Jahmyr Gibbs who ended up a first round pick. Got his shot to lead the backfield in 2023 and shined, finishing as the team’s leading rusher. He is a thick, well-balanced back who can do everything well. His contact balance stands out on tape, and has the skill set that can stay on the field in all situations. Fought through a foot injury toward the end of 2023; thus the medicals will be big for him. There may not be a standout trait to his game, but his proven ability to contribute on special teams and the dependable feel his game presents should land him a number two role early in his career. Strong, wide hips that provide balance and support against contact. Does not go down easily on initial contact. Keeps the feet churning. Will press the line and feel the creases. Can make the move in the open field to make a defender miss. Breakaway speed is there. Just one career fumble on 395 touches. Smooth, soft hands and a try-hard blocker. Every down impact. Lacks creativity to his game. Does not show a lot of wiggle or looseness. Burst and explosion need a runway to operate. Struggled to maintain contact in pass protection in 2023. Multiple lower body injuries.
2023 Stats: 890 yds, 4.9 ypc, 8 TD. Draft projection: 4th/5th round