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Chris McClellan (Chris McClellan) is a four-star defensive tackle in the recruiting class of 2022, and he promised to broadcast live in Florida at CBS Sports headquarters on Tuesday. McClellan is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 295 pounds. He comes from Owasso (Oklahoma) High School. He is ranked 101st in the 247Sports Composite and 18th among defensive tackles in this category. He chose the Alligators instead of Oklahoma, Alabama, Ohio State University and the University of Southern California. 

Although coach Dan Mullen was fired from the school on Sunday, McClelland decided to choose the Gators.

Gabe Brooks, 247Sports Central Region Recruitment Analyst, provided this scout report on McClellan.

Brooks wrote: "A burly defensive forward who can play different roles on multiple fronts." "Good height and very good length. It has a size that is almost suitable for colleges, but the quality of the dress is good, and because of the length. The arm structure can accommodate more volume as needed. Ample snaps are used as hands on the end of the ground, standing edges, and inside defenders. The functional athletic ability has repeatedly impressed people. In most cases, Quite fast without the ball. Really few on offensive points. In one-on-one matches, heavy-handed pitching and stacking power.

"The body control is above average in terms of quality and positional projection. For a player of nearly 300 pounds, it shows a fairly small turning radius. The lateral range is good, and the shuttle time is impressive relative to body size. Provided support. Closed very well, and also showed the agility of redirection in the chase. A strong bull rusher, showing some nuances of counter-actions, but still expanding his combination of movements. It can improve the level of the mat. Consistency and tightening of balance as leverage and center of gravity decrease. Often reach high places as a tackler. Sometimes catches traffic and can improve hand violence/techniques to accelerate disengagement. Has excellent natural body tools and Athletic senior defensive winger. The project is a potential multi-year impact starter at the Power Five level with a long-term NFL draft cap."

Since the recruitment stagnation period was lifted on June 1, McClellan has paid official visits to all five finalists. He is the 12th member of the crocodile recruitment class, although considering that new employees may join before then, this is an unstable number. Early signing period.

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