Warren McClendon

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Warren McClendon
No. 71 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:
Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 (age 23)
Brunswick, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Brunswick (GA)
College:Georgia (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 5 / Pick: 174
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Warren Christopher McClendon (born April 11, 2001) is an

offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia
.

Early years

McClendon grew up in Brunswick, Georgia and attended Brunswick High School.[1] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Georgia.[2]

College career

McClendon played during his true freshman season before

All-American by the Football Writers Association of America.[4] McClendon started all 15 of Georgia's games at right tackle as the Bulldogs won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.[5] He was named first team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a redshirt junior.[6] McClendon suffered a knee injury in the 2022 SEC Championship Game and missed the 2022 Peach Bowl.[7]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		306 lb
(139 kg) 		34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 20 reps
Sources:[8][9]

McClendon was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round, 174th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[10]

Personal life

McClendon's uncle, Willie McClendon, played running back at Georgia and in the NFL for the Chicago Bears.[11] His cousin, Bryan McClendon, also played at Georgia and for the Bears and is currently the Bulldogs' passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.[12]

References

  1. ^ Goldstein, Andrew (January 8, 2022). "Georgia tackle Warren McClendon got his start in Brunswick". WSAV.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Butt, Jason (July 16, 2018). "Warren McClendon commits to Georgia". The Telegraph. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Dasher, Anthony (February 17, 2020). "Redshirt Review: Warren McClendon". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Towers, Chip (January 18, 2021). "OT Warren McClendon becomes Georgia's seventh All-American of 2020". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  5. SI.com
    . Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  6. 247Sports.com
    . Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Towers, Chip (December 29, 2022). "Bowl status unchanged for Georgia's Warren McClendon, Ladd McConkey". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  8. ^ "Warren McClendon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Warren McClendon College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Jackson, Stu (April 29, 2023). "READ: Rams select Georgia OT Warren McClendon Jr. with 174th pick in 2023 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Johnson, Bailey (December 3, 2020). "Warren McClendon continuing family legacy at Georgia". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  12. ^ "Warren McClendon followed family path to play for UGA football". Athens Banner-Herald. March 2, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2023.

External links

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