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Le'Ron McClain

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Le'Ron McClain came into the league as a 4th-round selection (137th overall) in 2007, drafted out of Alabama. He last played in 2013 with LAC, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 58.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 79th percentile among RBs — solidly above average. Size is his calling card, grading in the 88th percentile among his peers. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,315 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 260#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 4, 137th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2013

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40.2

18th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 22 touches

Volume×0.1-0.61
Receiving×0.14-0.69
Total EPA×0.24-0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.47
Ball security×0.06+0.34
Yards/carry×0.12-0.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.65

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed7▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility11▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size88▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency19▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry28▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion26▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving18▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security63▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume38▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency29▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013LAC57.29322-7
2012LAC40.2942829
2011KC46.41251114821
2010BAL58148521134
2009BAL66.816180221141
2008BAL58.21690710191231
2007BAL41.413189551

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Le'Ron McClain has played in 89 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2007–2010), KC (2011), LAC (2012–2013).

He has rushed for 1,315 yards and 13 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 94 passes for 557 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with BAL: 907 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 58.2, in the 79th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
3
1.0/g
16
5/g
0
Away6
5
0.8/g
13
2/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
13
4/g
0
Out of division6
3
0.5/g
16
3/g
0
In wins6
5
0.8/g
13
2/g
0
In losses3
3
1.0/g
16
5/g
0
On grass8
8
1.0/g
29
4/g
0
On turf1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors9
8
0.9/g
29
3/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LV5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 2TEN19 rush yds, 0 TD55.8
Week 4KC4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD36.5
Week 8CLE5 rush yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 9KC—44.6
Week 10TB5 rush yds, 0 TD48.3
Week 13CIN3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 14PIT4 rush yds, 0 TD38.5
Week 16NYJ—45.7

Le'Ron McClain — common questions

What position does Le'Ron McClain play?
Le'Ron McClain is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Le'Ron McClain played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Le'Ron McClain has played for BAL (2007–2010), KC (2011), LAC (2012–2013).
Where did Le'Ron McClain go to college?
Le'Ron McClain played college football at Alabama.
When was Le'Ron McClain drafted?
Le'Ron McClain was selected in round 4, 137th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Le'Ron McClain scored?
Le'Ron McClain has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (13 rushing, 3 receiving).
What is Le'Ron McClain's ScoutIndex Rating?
Le'Ron McClain rated 57.2 for 2013, the 80th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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