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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Alabama RB Jase McClellan

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From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Alabama RB Jase McClellan

#2 JASE MCCLELLAN/RB ALABAMA – 5103, 221 LBS. (SENIOR)

Senior Bowl Invite (DNP – Injury)
Combine

MEASUREMENTS

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Jase McClellan 5103/221 10 1/4″ 31 1/8″ 75 1/2″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A 20

THE GOOD

– Solid frame, muscular and dense throughout
– Very good contact balance to absorb hits and stay on his feet
– Solid burst, able to accelerate from a stop quickly
– Good enough speed to get around the edge on outside runs
– Good ball security with just one fumble in college
– Experience on special teams punt and kick units
– Good strength and technique as a blocker in pass pro when he identifies his man in time
– Solid hands as a pass catcher

THE BAD

– Feet are very narrow as a runner
– Poor mental processing, takes him a while to identify the hole
– High pad level as a runner
– Struggles to identify his man in pass protection
– Inexperienced as a pass catcher out of the backfield
– Doesn’t consistently use his free arm as a weapon in the open field
– Extensive injury history

BIO

– Originally a four-star prospect out of Aledo HS in Aledo, TX
– Played all four seasons at Alabama and became the starter in 2023
– Had 355 carries, 1,981 yards, 18 touchdowns, 40 receptions, 409 yards, and six touchdowns
– High school track athlete with 10.