Antoine McClain
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Career Summary
Antoine McClain was a Clemson offensive lineman who signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent and later worked in athlete development and player engagement.
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Early Life
McClain was born December 6, 1989, and attended Anniston High School in Alabama.
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High School
At Anniston High School, McClain earned first-team all-state honors as a senior, played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-American Game, and recorded 50 pancake blocks and 17 tackles.
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College Career
McClain played 54 games with 41 starts at Clemson. He started every game from 2009 through 2011, helped Clemson win the 2011 ACC Championship and earned third-team All-ACC recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Baltimore signed McClain as an undrafted free agent in May 2012. Oakland claimed him off waivers in September 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
McClain earned third-team All-ACC recognition and a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll at Clemson. He helped the Tigers win the 2011 ACC Championship.
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Playing Style
McClain was a durable interior lineman who started every Clemson game from 2009 through 2011. His 2011 season included 921 snaps and 35 knockdown blocks at right guard.
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Post-Career
After his professional career, McClain worked in student-athlete development, NFL player engagement and relations, and collegiate academic services. Clemson later named him Director of Former Player Engagement and Development.
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23877, 00-0029379, 1989-12-06, Antoine McClain, Antoine, McClain
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