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{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
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* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2011}})
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* Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[History of the San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[San Diego Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
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'''Robert "Reggie" McClain''' (born July 22, 1988) is a former [[American football]] [[cornerback]].
'''Robert "Reggie" McClain''' (born July 22, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]].


McClain was a [[cornerback]], [[punt returner]], and [[kick returner]] with the [[Connecticut Huskies football|University of Connecticut Huskies]]. He was a co-captain in 2009 and was selected as All-Big East Second-team cornerback by the coaches and first-team Big East as a punt returner. He received the [[Brian Kozlowski]] Award, named for the former Husky tight end and 13-year NFL veteran. McClain finished his senior season with 60 tackles, four interceptions, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery on defense, and stepped in as the punt returner halfway through the season running back 15 punts for a Big East leading 222 yards and a touchdown.<ref>Chip Malafronte [http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2009/12/uconn-presents-team-awards.html UConn presents team awards] December 14, 2009 (Ramblings from The Runway blog) New Haven Register</ref> McClain was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]].
McClain was a [[cornerback]], [[punt returner]], and [[kick returner]] with the [[UConn Huskies football|University of Connecticut Huskies]]. He was a co-captain in 2009 and was selected as All-Big East Second-team cornerback by the coaches and first-team Big East as a punt returner. He received the [[Brian Kozlowski]] Award, named for the former Husky tight end and 13-year NFL veteran. McClain finished his senior season with 60 tackles, four interceptions, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery on defense, and stepped in as the punt returner halfway through the season running back 15 punts for a Big East leading 222 yards and a touchdown.<ref>Chip Malafronte [http://runwayramblings.blogspot.com/2009/12/uconn-presents-team-awards.html UConn presents team awards] December 14, 2009 (Ramblings from The Runway blog) New Haven Register</ref> McClain was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the seventh round of the [[2010 NFL draft]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
McClain was an All-State selection at Patuxent High School in [[Lusby, Maryland]], under head coach Steve Crounse. McClain was named first-team All-Metro by the ''[[Washington Post]]'' as a cornerback, named All-League as both a running back and a cornerback as a senior and all league cornerback as a junior. He rushed for 1,105 yards and 12 touchdowns, caught 25 passes for 421 yards and four touchdowns, and returned five kickoffs for touchdowns in 2005, one short of the national single season record. McClain also returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown, intercepted six passes in 2005, broke up 19 others, and made 53 tackles. He attended high school with former UConn tailback [[Terry Caulley]]. He attended Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colorado in 2002-2003, where he played as a starting running back. He then later attended Patuxent High School for the remainder of his high school career.
McClain was an All-State selection at Patuxent High School in [[Lusby, Maryland]], under head coach Steve Crounse. McClain was named first-team All-Metro by the ''[[Washington Post]]'' as a cornerback, named All-League as both a running back and a cornerback as a senior and all league cornerback as a junior. He rushed for 1,105 yards and 12 touchdowns, caught 25 passes for 421 yards and four touchdowns, and returned five kickoffs for touchdowns in 2005, one short of the national single season record. McClain also returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown, intercepted six passes in 2005, broke up 19 others, and made 53 tackles. He attended high school with former UConn tailback [[Terry Caulley]]. He attended Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colorado in 2002-2003, where he played as a starting running back. He then later attended Patuxent High School for the remainder of his high school career.


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===2007 season===
===2007 season===
McClain played corner back and on special teams in 13 games. He recovered a fumble at Pittsburgh and recorded his first career interception against Maine. He made five tackles at West Virginia, four tackles and an interception in a win over Rutgers, and intercepted an [[end zone]] pass in the against [[University of South Florida]]. He became a starter in the final regular season game at [[West Virginia University]] and was a [[nickel back]] for much of the season finishing with 30 tackles (19 solo), three interceptions and three other pass breakups.<ref name="draft" /><ref name="stats">[http://sports.cbs5.com/cfb/players.asp?id=143412 Robert McClain stats] college career CBS 5</ref>
McClain played corner back and on special teams in 13 games. He recovered a fumble at Pittsburgh and recorded his first career interception against Maine. He made five tackles at West Virginia, four tackles and an interception in a win over Rutgers, and intercepted an [[end zone]] pass in the against [[University of South Florida]]. He became a starter in the final regular season game at [[West Virginia University]] and was a [[nickel back]] for much of the season finishing with 30 tackles (19 solo), three interceptions and three other pass breakups.<ref name="draft" /><ref name="stats">[https://archive.today/20130118193600/http://sports.cbs5.com/cfb/players.asp?id=143412 Robert McClain stats] college career CBS 5</ref>


===2008 season===
===2008 season===
In the 2008 season, McClain intercepted two Cincinnati passes, returning one for a touchdown to help secure a victory.<ref>Chris Mogollon [http://www.nfldraftbible.com/cfi/connecticut_40_cincinnati_16.htmlCFI: Connecticut 40, Cincinnati 16] October 26, 2008 NFL Draft Bible
In the 2008 season, McClain intercepted two Cincinnati passes, returning one for a touchdown to help secure a victory.<ref>Chris Mogollon [http://www.nfldraftbible.com/cfi/connecticut_40_cincinnati_16.htmlCFI: Connecticut 40, Cincinnati 16] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200314125032/https://nfldraftbible.com/cfi/connecticut_40_cincinnati_16.htmlCFI: |date=March 14, 2020 }} October 26, 2008 NFL Draft Bible</ref> He started against Syracuse November 15 after an injury to [[Darius Butler]] and returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. He played in all 13 games with four starts, recorded 30 tackles on the season and led the team in tackles in an [[International Bowl]] victory over [[Buffalo University]] January 3 with eight (including 3.5 tackles for a loss). He accumulated a total of three interceptions on the season, 5.5 tackles for a loss, five pass breakups, a quarterback hurry.<ref name="draft" /><ref name="stats" />
</ref> He started against Syracuse November 15 after an injury to [[Darius Butler]] and returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. He played in all 13 games with four starts, recorded 30 tackles on the season and led the team in tackles in an [[International Bowl]] victory over [[Buffalo University]] January 3 with eight (including 3.5 tackles for a loss). He accumulated a total of three interceptions on the season, 5.5 tackles for a loss, five pass breakups, a quarterback hurry.<ref name="draft" /><ref name="stats" />


===2009 season===
===2009 season===
McClain was tied for second best with 4 interceptions in the Big East, was third on his team with 60 tackles in regular season play, and was considered a prospect for the NFL draft.<ref name="draft" /><ref>http://www.tfydraft.com/news.php?newsID=617</ref> In 10 games he returned 15 punts for 222 yards, an average return of 14.8 yards, including one returned for a touchdown.<ref name="stats"/> He also returned two kickoffs for 24 yards.<ref name="stats" /> He intercepted 10 passes during his career at UConn.<ref name="stats"/>
McClain was tied for second best with 4 interceptions in the Big East, was third on his team with 60 tackles in regular season play, and was considered a prospect for the NFL draft.<ref name="draft" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tfydraft.com/news.php?newsID=617 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206155741/http://www.tfydraft.com/news.php?newsID=617 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 6, 2023 |title=Unknown}}</ref> In 10 games he returned 15 punts for 222 yards, an average return of 14.8 yards, including one returned for a touchdown.<ref name="stats"/> He also returned two kickoffs for 24 yards.<ref name="stats" /> He intercepted 10 passes during his career at UConn.<ref name="stats"/>


After a performance in the [[PapaJohns.com Bowl]] at [[Legion Field]] where McClain was "seemingly was everywhere on defense and special teams Saturday in the Huskies’ 20-7 win over South Carolina", with four tackles, two tackles for losses, three pass breakups breaks up on defense" and impressive punt returns, McClain said he will be trining for a pro football career. "I’m praying to God it happens so I can continue playing football and work hard. Hopefully I get invited somewhere. If it works out, it works out, great. If it doesn’t, it’s the military. I’m going to the Marines. I’ve got to have a plan in case football doesn’t work out." McClain also said he would remember the season, his coaches and his teammate and friend "Jazz" ([[Jasper Howard]]) who died in a stabbing during the season for the rest of his life.<ref>Desmond Conner [http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/football/story/1093812.html] McClain savors senior sendoff] January 3, 2010
After a performance in the [[PapaJohns.com Bowl]] at [[Legion Field]] where McClain was "seemingly was everywhere on defense and special teams Saturday in the Huskies’ 20-7 win over South Carolina", with four tackles, two tackles for loss, three pass breakups" and impressive punt returns, McClain said he will be trying for a pro football career. "I’m praying to God it happens so I can continue playing football and work hard. Hopefully I get invited somewhere. If it works out, it works out, great. If it doesn’t, it’s the military. I’m going to the Marines. I’ve got to have a plan in case football doesn’t work out." McClain also said he would remember the season, his coaches and his teammate and friend "Jazz" ([[Jasper Howard]]) who died in a stabbing during the season for the rest of his life.<ref>Desmond Conner [http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/football/story/1093812.html] McClain savors senior sendoff] January 3, 2010
The Hartford Courant</ref>
The Hartford Courant</ref>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers (first stint)===
McClain was drafted in the seventh round, 249th overall pick by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the [[2010 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 3, 2011, he was released on the day of final roster cuts.
McClain was drafted in the seventh round, 249th overall pick by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the [[2010 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 3, 2011, he was released on the day of final roster cuts.<ref name="y176">{{cite web | title=Carolina Panthers 2011 Transactions| website=Panthers.com | url=https://www.panthers.com/team/transactions/2011 | access-date=2024-11-02}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
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===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
McClain signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on March 18, 2015.<ref name="CBS Boston">{{cite web | url=http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/03/18/corner-robert-mcclain-says-hes-signing-with-patriots | title=Corner Robert McClain Says He's Signing With Patriots | publisher=boston.cbslocal.com | access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jeff |last=Howe |title=Dax Swanson, Xzavier Dickson among final cuts to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/09/live_patriots_release_robert_mcclain_to_start_the_saturday&ved=0CBsQqQIoADAAahUKEwi7sZPwxeXHAhWMzYAKHUI8CZs&usg=AFQjCNGUqXR3mGDFJgywpFv4RvoWhOsgdA&sig2=TDA6ZUREtENVeAVyZBU0yA |work=[[Boston Herald]] |date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=October 6, 2015}}</ref>
McClain signed with the [[New England Patriots]] on March 18, 2015.<ref name="CBS Boston">{{cite web | url=http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/03/18/corner-robert-mcclain-says-hes-signing-with-patriots | title=Corner Robert McClain Says He's Signing With Patriots | date=March 18, 2015 | publisher=boston.cbslocal.com | access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jeff |last=Howe |title=Dax Swanson, Xzavier Dickson among final cuts to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/the_blitz/2015/09/live_patriots_release_robert_mcclain_to_start_the_saturday&ved=0CBsQqQIoADAAahUKEwi7sZPwxeXHAhWMzYAKHUI8CZs&usg=AFQjCNGUqXR3mGDFJgywpFv4RvoWhOsgdA&sig2=TDA6ZUREtENVeAVyZBU0yA |work=[[Boston Herald]] |date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=October 6, 2015}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers (second stint)===
===Carolina Panthers (second stint)===
On December 15, 2015, McClain re-signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]] and became a starter.<ref>{{cite web|website=Panthers.com|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Robert-McClain/b9934cc3-6cab-4ba7-9284-ffec214ce674|title=Panthers sign CB Robert McClain|date=December 15, 2015|first=Max |last=Henson|access-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, he was part of the Panthers team that played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On December 15, 2015, McClain re-signed with the Panthers and became a starter.<ref>{{cite web|website=Panthers.com|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-CB-Robert-McClain/b9934cc3-6cab-4ba7-9284-ffec214ce674|title=Panthers sign CB Robert McClain|date=December 15, 2015|first=Max |last=Henson|access-date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, he was part of the Panthers team that played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>


McClain was released by the Panthers on December 9, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers waive Robert McClain, sign Ben Jacobs|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-waive-Robert-McClain-sign-Ben-Jacobs/cad00a3a-fb45-4136-bc15-e700485392c2|website=Panthers.com|date=December 9, 2016}}</ref>
McClain was released by the Panthers on December 9, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers waive Robert McClain, sign Ben Jacobs|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-waive-Robert-McClain-sign-Ben-Jacobs/cad00a3a-fb45-4136-bc15-e700485392c2|website=Panthers.com|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=December 9, 2016|archive-date=December 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161210105132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-waive-Robert-McClain-sign-Ben-Jacobs/cad00a3a-fb45-4136-bc15-e700485392c2|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===San Diego Chargers===
===San Diego Chargers===
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===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On May 10, 2017, McClain signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Buccaneers Add Robert McClain for CB Depth|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Add-Robert-McClain-for-CB-Depth/2df54c6c-64a1-4b67-89f6-c7218ebc8f07|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> On September 17, 2017, in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted quarterback Mike Glennon and ran the ball back 47 yards for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170tam.htm|title=Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 17th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
On May 10, 2017, McClain signed with the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Buccaneers Add Robert McClain for CB Depth|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Add-Robert-McClain-for-CB-Depth/2df54c6c-64a1-4b67-89f6-c7218ebc8f07|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=May 10, 2017|access-date=May 11, 2017|archive-date=May 12, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512014531/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Buccaneers-Add-Robert-McClain-for-CB-Depth/2df54c6c-64a1-4b67-89f6-c7218ebc8f07|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 17, 2017, in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted quarterback Mike Glennon and ran the ball back 47 yards for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170tam.htm|title=Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 17th, 2017|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=October 31, 2017}}</ref>


===NFL statistics===
===NFL statistics===
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! colspan="2"|Career || 94 || 298 || 239 || 59 || 2.5 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 7 || 114 || 16.3 || 47 || 1 || 28
! colspan="2"|Career || 94 || 298 || 239 || 59 || 2.5 || 2 || 3 || 0 || 7 || 114 || 16.3 || 47 || 1 || 28
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Robert McClain Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13412/robert-mcclain|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>
|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Robert McClain Stats|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13412/robert-mcclain|website=ESPN|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|access-date=April 15, 2015}}</ref>


'''Key'''
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Twitter}}
*{{Twitter}}
*[http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Robert-McClain/a910d03b-a7c7-4822-9ebd-4f53c65ed12d Carolina Panthers bio]
*[http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Robert-McClain/a910d03b-a7c7-4822-9ebd-4f53c65ed12d Carolina Panthers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160526064042/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Robert-McClain/a910d03b-a7c7-4822-9ebd-4f53c65ed12d |date=May 26, 2016 }}
*[http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/robert-mcclain New England Patriots bio]
*[http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/robert-mcclain New England Patriots bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321234936/http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/robert-mcclain |date=March 21, 2015 }}


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Robert McClain
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McClain with the Atlanta Falcons in 2014
No. 27, 35, 36
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1988-07-22) July 22, 1988 (age 36)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Patuxent (Lusby, Maryland)
College:Connecticut (2006–2009)
NFL draft:2010 / round: 7 / pick: 249
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:298
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:5
Interceptions:7
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert "Reggie" McClain (born July 22, 1988) is an American former professional football cornerback.

McClain was a cornerback, punt returner, and kick returner with the University of Connecticut Huskies. He was a co-captain in 2009 and was selected as All-Big East Second-team cornerback by the coaches and first-team Big East as a punt returner. He received the Brian Kozlowski Award, named for the former Husky tight end and 13-year NFL veteran. McClain finished his senior season with 60 tackles, four interceptions, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery on defense, and stepped in as the punt returner halfway through the season running back 15 punts for a Big East leading 222 yards and a touchdown.[1] McClain was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Early life

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McClain was an All-State selection at Patuxent High School in Lusby, Maryland, under head coach Steve Crounse. McClain was named first-team All-Metro by the Washington Post as a cornerback, named All-League as both a running back and a cornerback as a senior and all league cornerback as a junior. He rushed for 1,105 yards and 12 touchdowns, caught 25 passes for 421 yards and four touchdowns, and returned five kickoffs for touchdowns in 2005, one short of the national single season record. McClain also returned a punt 98 yards for a touchdown, intercepted six passes in 2005, broke up 19 others, and made 53 tackles. He attended high school with former UConn tailback Terry Caulley. He attended Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, Colorado in 2002-2003, where he played as a starting running back. He then later attended Patuxent High School for the remainder of his high school career.

College career

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2006 season

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McClain played in the final seven games on special teams returning 13 kickoffs for an average of 19.0 yards and two punts. He made five tackles in coverage, four of them solo tackles, and was named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week on three occasions.[2]

2007 season

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McClain played corner back and on special teams in 13 games. He recovered a fumble at Pittsburgh and recorded his first career interception against Maine. He made five tackles at West Virginia, four tackles and an interception in a win over Rutgers, and intercepted an end zone pass in the against University of South Florida. He became a starter in the final regular season game at West Virginia University and was a nickel back for much of the season finishing with 30 tackles (19 solo), three interceptions and three other pass breakups.[2][3]

2008 season

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In the 2008 season, McClain intercepted two Cincinnati passes, returning one for a touchdown to help secure a victory.[4] He started against Syracuse November 15 after an injury to Darius Butler and returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown. He played in all 13 games with four starts, recorded 30 tackles on the season and led the team in tackles in an International Bowl victory over Buffalo University January 3 with eight (including 3.5 tackles for a loss). He accumulated a total of three interceptions on the season, 5.5 tackles for a loss, five pass breakups, a quarterback hurry.[2][3]

2009 season

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McClain was tied for second best with 4 interceptions in the Big East, was third on his team with 60 tackles in regular season play, and was considered a prospect for the NFL draft.[2][5] In 10 games he returned 15 punts for 222 yards, an average return of 14.8 yards, including one returned for a touchdown.[3] He also returned two kickoffs for 24 yards.[3] He intercepted 10 passes during his career at UConn.[3]

After a performance in the PapaJohns.com Bowl at Legion Field where McClain was "seemingly was everywhere on defense and special teams Saturday in the Huskies’ 20-7 win over South Carolina", with four tackles, two tackles for loss, three pass breakups" and impressive punt returns, McClain said he will be trying for a pro football career. "I’m praying to God it happens so I can continue playing football and work hard. Hopefully I get invited somewhere. If it works out, it works out, great. If it doesn’t, it’s the military. I’m going to the Marines. I’ve got to have a plan in case football doesn’t work out." McClain also said he would remember the season, his coaches and his teammate and friend "Jazz" (Jasper Howard) who died in a stabbing during the season for the rest of his life.[6]

Professional career

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Carolina Panthers (first stint)

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McClain was drafted in the seventh round, 249th overall pick by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL draft.[7] On September 3, 2011, he was released on the day of final roster cuts.[8]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On December 12, 2011, McClain signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[9] On December 30, 2011, he was released after the team claimed offensive tackle William Robinson off waivers.[9]

Atlanta Falcons

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McClain had a standout season in 2012 for the Atlanta Falcons. After cutting Dunta Robinson, and letting Chris Owens and Brent Grimes walk to the Cleveland Browns and the Miami Dolphins, respectively, in free agency, McClain reprised his role in the nickel spot behind Asante Samuel and Desmond Trufant in 2013. He intercepted Drew Brees in Week 1.

New England Patriots

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McClain signed with the New England Patriots on March 18, 2015.[10] He was released by the Patriots on September 5, 2015.[11]

Carolina Panthers (second stint)

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On December 15, 2015, McClain re-signed with the Panthers and became a starter.[12] On February 7, 2016, he was part of the Panthers team that played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[13]

McClain was released by the Panthers on December 9, 2016.[14]

San Diego Chargers

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McClain was claimed off waivers by the Chargers on December 12, 2016.[15]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On May 10, 2017, McClain signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[16] On September 17, 2017, in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted quarterback Mike Glennon and ran the ball back 47 yards for a touchdown.[17]

NFL statistics

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Year Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG TD PD
2010 CAR 16 16 14 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2012 ATL 15 61 53 8 0.0 0 2 28 1 32 32 32 0 10
2013 ATL 16 65 55 10 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2014 ATL 16 59 49 10 1.0 0 0 0 2 5 3 5 0 5
2015 CAR 3 7 4 3 0.0 0 0 0 1 24 24 24 0 1
2016 CAR 11 21 17 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
SD 3 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 TB 14 50 41 9 0.0 0 0 0 3 53 17.7 47 1 5
Career 94 298 239 59 2.5 2 3 0 7 114 16.3 47 1 28

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Key

  • GP: games played
  • COMB: combined tackles
  • TOTAL: total tackles
  • AST: assisted tackles
  • SACK: sacks
  • FF: forced fumbles
  • FR: fumble recoveries
  • FR YDS: fumble return yards
  • INT: interceptions
  • IR YDS: interception return yards
  • AVG IR: average interception return
  • LNG: longest interception return
  • TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
  • PD: passes defensed

References

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  1. ^ Chip Malafronte UConn presents team awards December 14, 2009 (Ramblings from The Runway blog) New Haven Register
  2. ^ a b c d Robert McClain NFL Draft Scout CBS Sports
  3. ^ a b c d e Robert McClain stats college career CBS 5
  4. ^ Chris Mogollon Connecticut 40, Cincinnati 16 Archived March 14, 2020, at the Wayback Machine October 26, 2008 NFL Draft Bible
  5. ^ "Unknown". Archived from the original on February 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Desmond Conner [1] McClain savors senior sendoff] January 3, 2010 The Hartford Courant
  7. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  8. ^ "Carolina Panthers 2011 Transactions". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "Robert McClain". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  10. ^ "Corner Robert McClain Says He's Signing With Patriots". boston.cbslocal.com. March 18, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  11. ^ Howe, Jeff (September 5, 2015). "Dax Swanson, Xzavier Dickson among final cuts to get to 53-man roster". Boston Herald. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  12. ^ Henson, Max (December 15, 2015). "Panthers sign CB Robert McClain". Panthers.com. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  13. ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 2, 2017.
  14. ^ "Panthers waive Robert McClain, sign Ben Jacobs". Panthers.com. December 9, 2016. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
  15. ^ Henne, Ricky (December 12, 2016). "Chargers Add Veteran Cornerback Robert McClain". Chargers.com.
  16. ^ Smith, Scott (May 10, 2017). "Buccaneers Add Robert McClain for CB Depth". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  17. ^ "Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - September 17th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  18. ^ "Robert McClain Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
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