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Jacques McClendon

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Jacques McClendon
Los Angeles Rams
Position:Director of football affairs
Personal information
Born: (1987-12-10) December 10, 1987 (age 36)
Cleveland, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Chattanooga (TN) Baylor
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:2010 / round: 4 / pick: 129
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
As an executive
Career NFL statistics
Games played:25
Games started:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jacques Rashaud McClendon (born December 10, 1987) is an American former professional football center. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee. He currently serves as the director of football affairs for the Los Angeles Rams. He also serves on the Knight Commission for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Early life

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McClendon played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which features the top high school football players in the country.[1] He also was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Tennessee.[2]

College career

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McClendon appeared in 49 games for Tennessee, including 26 starts. He was a three time Academic All-SEC selection and holds a master's degree in Sports Management.[3]

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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On April 24, 2010, McClendon was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round (129th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft.[4] He appeared in four games as a rookie.[5] On September 4, 2011, he was waived.

Detroit Lions

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On September 4, 2011, he was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions.[6] His contract expired following the 2011 season, making him a free agent.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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McClendon signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2012 season.[7] He was released by the team on November 2.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

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On November 7, 2012, the Falcons signed McClendon to their practice squad.[9] On January 21, 2013, he signed a 2-year, $1.2 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[10]

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)

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He was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 1, 2013.[11] He started the final two games of the 2013 season for the Jaguars following injuries to Mike Brewster and Will Rackley.[12] He became a free agent after the 2014 season.

Miami Dolphins

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On April 22, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[13] On September 11, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins.[14] On September 14, 2015, he was re-signed by the Dolphins.[15] On September 26, 2015, he was waived by the Dolphins.[16] On December 1, 2015, McClendon was signed by the Dolphins.[17] On December 15 he was once again waived.[18] On December 22, 2015, McClendon was re-signed by the Dolphins.[19]

On March 11, 2016, the Dolphins re-signed McClendon to a 1-year, $840,000 contract.[20]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

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On August 17, 2016, McClendon was signed by the Jaguars.[21] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars.[22]

Los Angeles Rams

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McClendon was hired as the Los Angeles Rams' Director of Football Affairs in 2017.[23] He was on the Rams' staff that won Super Bowl LVI.[24]

References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Army All-American Bowl Rosters". ESPN.com. January 2, 2006. Retrieved March 9, 2024 – via Scouts Inc.
  2. ^ Ubben, David (January 17, 2019). "Strained bodies and minds and embracing change: Former Vols offer insight into Jim Chaney's approach". The Athletic. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "Jacques McClendon - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Archived from the original on February 24, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Jacques McClendon 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Yuille, Sean (September 4, 2011). "Detroit Lions Claim Jacques McClendon Off Waivers". Pride Of Detroit. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Bryan, Dave (October 16, 2012). "Steelers Bring Back DE Corbin Bryant & Sign OL Jacques McClendon To Practice Squad". Steelers Depot. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Bryan, Dave (November 2, 2012). "Steelers Add Damon Cromartie-Smith Back To Practice Squad; Release Jacques McClendon". Steelers Depot. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Patt, Jason (November 7, 2012). "Falcons add o-lineman McClendon to practice squad". SB Nation Atlanta. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "Falcons Sign Eight to Future Contracts". Atlanta Falcons. January 21, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Crow, Alfie (September 1, 2013). "Jaguars claim Jacques McClendon". Big Cat Country. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "Jacques McClendon 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Ragan, Zach (April 23, 2015). "Jacques McClendon Signs With Miami Dolphins". All for Tennessee. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  14. ^ Nogle, Kevin (September 11, 2015). "Dolphins promote Jonas Gray to 53-man roster; Sam Brenner called up as well". The Phinsider. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  15. ^ Nogle, Kevin (September 14, 2015). "Dolphins sign Jacques McClendon, waive Sam Brenner, Jonas Gray". The Phinsider. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  16. ^ Perkins, Chris (September 26, 2015). "Dolphins sign Sam Brenner from practice squad, waive Jacques McClendon". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  17. ^ Warnemuende, Jeremy (December 1, 2015). "Dolphins sign OL Jacques McClendon, waive James-Michael Johnson". 247Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  18. ^ "2015 NFL December Transactions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  19. ^ Kelly, Omar (December 22, 2015). "Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  20. ^ "2016 NFL March Transactions". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  21. ^ Crow, Alfie (August 17, 2016). "Jaguars sign Jacques McClendon". Big Cat Country. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  22. ^ Oehser, John (September 3, 2016). "Down to 53: LB Davis, OG Bernadeau released". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017.
  23. ^ Ragan, Zach (August 25, 2023). "Former Vols football player continues to make an impact on the sport in new off-field role". A to Z Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  24. ^ Harralson, Dan (February 14, 2022). "Former Vol wins Super Bowl with Rams". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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