Chris McClellan entered the 2026 NFL Draft from Missouri as a DT prospect. GB selected him in Round 3 with the 77th overall pick.
At DT, the central evaluation points are first-step quickness, leverage, power and gap control.
His NFL development will depend on block disengagement and maintaining pad level against double teams.
As a Day 2 selection, he should compete for an early role while developing toward regular starting work.