Jimmy McClain facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | July 23, 1980 Enterprise, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) |
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| High school: | Enterprise (AL) |
| College: | Troy State |
| Undrafted: | 2002 |
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Jimmy McClain (born July 23, 1980) is a former American professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). A linebacker is a defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line. They are important for stopping runs and covering passes.
McClain played for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also played for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe. Before becoming a professional, he played college football at Troy State University. He went to Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama.
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Playing in the NFL
Jimmy McClain started his professional career in 2002. He joined the Houston Texans that year. He quickly made some notable plays for the team.
Houston Texans Highlights
While with the Texans, McClain showed his skills.
- On December 15, 2002, he earned a safety against the Baltimore Ravens. A safety happens when an offensive player with the ball is tackled in their own end zone.
- A week later, on December 22, 2002, he made history. He became the first player for the Houston Texans to block a punt. Blocking a punt is a very exciting play in football.
Time with the Jacksonville Jaguars
After his time with the Texans, McClain moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed with them in January 2004.
Playing in NFL Europe
In 2004, McClain was sent to play for the Scottish Claymores. This team was part of NFL Europe. NFL Europe was a league that helped players develop their skills. McClain played very well there. He was even named to the All-NFL Europe League Team in 2004. This means he was one of the best players in the league that season. He continued to be part of the Jaguars' roster through 2005.
