Chris McClellan
Green Bay PackersOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Florida · SEC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 291 |
| 2023 | 23 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 442 |
| 2024 | 39 | 6 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| 2025 | 48 | 8 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Missouri · 2026 draft class
Chris McClellan emerged as one of the SEC's most impactful interior defenders during his two seasons at Missouri after transferring from Florida. The four-star recruit in the 2022 class spent his first two years with the Gators before finding his home with the Tigers, where he developed into a second-team All-SEC performer. At 6'3", 320 pounds, McClellan demonstrated versatility as a 3-technique defensive tackle capable of both run defense and pass rushing. His 2025 senior season was his best: 48 tackles, a career-high six sacks, and two pass deflections that earned him conference recognition. Through his time at Missouri, McClellan totaled 87 tackles and 8.5 sacks-impressive numbers for an interior lineman. Scouts praise his heavy hands, stack-and-shed power, above-average body control for his size, and advanced bend in pursuit. His quick first step and ability to anchor against blocks enhance his NFL outlook. McClellan is a powerful bull rusher who has shown some counter-move nuance while continuing to expand his pass-rush repertoire. He profiles as a high-major defensive lineman with terrific natural physical tools and athleticism, providing plenty of upside when paired with a complementary role and scheme. However, his pad level consistency needs improvement, and he often arrives high as a tackler. He catches traffic at times and can improve hand violence and technique to hasten disengagement. His NFL Combine invite and Senior Bowl selection will showcase his talents. McClellan projects as a rotational interior defender who can contribute immediately in run-stuffing situations.
Strengths
- Heavy hands with stack-and-shed power
- Above-average body control for 320 lbs
- Advanced bend in pursuit for DT
- Quick first step off the snap
- Strong anchor against blocks
- 6 sacks in 2025 (career-high)
- Second-team All-SEC recognition
- NFL Combine and Senior Bowl invites
- Powerful bull rusher with counter moves
- High-major physical tools and athleticism
Concerns
- Pad level consistency needs improvement
- Often arrives high as tackler
- Catche's traffic at times
- Hand violence/technique can improve
- Needs better snap anticipation consistency
- Balance as leverage lowers can waver
- Pass rush repertoire still expanding
- Two-down player concerns
Honors
Second-team All-SEC (2025); NFL Combine invite; Senior Bowl selection; Florida to Missouri transfer