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'''Rolando Marquise McClain''' (born [[July 14]], [[1989]] in Decatur, Morgan County) is a former All-American and Butkus Award-winning defensive back for the [[2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team]]. | '''Rolando Marquise McClain''' (born [[July 14]], [[1989]] in Decatur, Morgan County) is a former All-American and Butkus Award-winning defensive back for the [[2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team]]. McClain was a first-round NFL draft pick of the Oakland Raiders in [[2010]]. | ||
McClain played linebacker and tight end at Decatur High School and was selected as a Parade All-American. He was recruited to [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] by then-head coach [[Mike Shula]]. When Shula was dismissed, incoming coach [[Nick Saban]] worked to secure the commitment. | McClain played linebacker and tight end at Decatur High School and was selected as a Parade All-American. He was recruited to [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]] by then-head coach [[Mike Shula]]. When Shula was dismissed, incoming coach [[Nick Saban]] worked to secure the commitment. | ||
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McClain entered his [[2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|junior season]] as an All-American. He started all 14 games for the undefeated national champions, amassing 105 tackles with 14 1/2 for losses. He was credited with four sacks, two interceptions, four pass break-ups, 14 hurries, and a forced fumble. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and selected for the All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] team. He also won the Butkus Award and Lambert Trophy, both recognizing him as the best collegiate linebacker. | McClain entered his [[2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|junior season]] as an All-American. He started all 14 games for the undefeated national champions, amassing 105 tackles with 14 1/2 for losses. He was credited with four sacks, two interceptions, four pass break-ups, 14 hurries, and a forced fumble. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and selected for the All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] team. He also won the Butkus Award and Lambert Trophy, both recognizing him as the best collegiate linebacker. | ||
A week after the BCS Championship Game, McClain declared his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft | A week after the BCS Championship Game, McClain declared his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft. He was taken in the first round, 8th overall, by the Oakland Raiders. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rolando_McClain&oldid=337271330 Rolando McClain]" (January 11, 2010) ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia'' - accessed January 11, 2010 | * "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rolando_McClain&oldid=337271330 Rolando McClain]" (January 11, 2010) ''Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia'' - accessed January 11, 2010 | ||
* Kausler, Jr, Don (April 23, 2010) "Rolando McClain, Kareem Jackson sing praises for Alabama coach Nick Saban." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 14:01, 23 April 2010
Rolando Marquise McClain (born July 14, 1989 in Decatur, Morgan County) is a former All-American and Butkus Award-winning defensive back for the 2009 Alabama Crimson Tide football team. McClain was a first-round NFL draft pick of the Oakland Raiders in 2010.
McClain played linebacker and tight end at Decatur High School and was selected as a Parade All-American. He was recruited to Alabama by then-head coach Mike Shula. When Shula was dismissed, incoming coach Nick Saban worked to secure the commitment.
McClain played as a true freshman for the 2007 Alabama Crimson Tide football team, finishing with 75 tackles, five for losses. he also recorded a sack, four pass break-ups, three QB hurries and two interceptions. His 15 tackles in the 2007 Iron Bowl led the team. He was named a Freshman All-SEC and All-American player.
In his sophomore season McClain emerged as the on-field leader for Alabama's defense. Though he was the focus of opponents' blocking efforts all year he led the team with 95 tackles, 12 for loss. He also recorded 3 sacks (two of them against Mississippi State), six pass breakups, an interception and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned 4 yards for a touchdown.
McClain entered his junior season as an All-American. He started all 14 games for the undefeated national champions, amassing 105 tackles with 14 1/2 for losses. He was credited with four sacks, two interceptions, four pass break-ups, 14 hurries, and a forced fumble. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and selected for the All-SEC team. He also won the Butkus Award and Lambert Trophy, both recognizing him as the best collegiate linebacker.
A week after the BCS Championship Game, McClain declared his intention to enter the 2010 NFL Draft. He was taken in the first round, 8th overall, by the Oakland Raiders.
References
- "Rolando McClain" (January 11, 2010) Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia - accessed January 11, 2010
- Kausler, Jr, Don (April 23, 2010) "Rolando McClain, Kareem Jackson sing praises for Alabama coach Nick Saban." Birmingham News
External links
- McClain profile at rolltide.com