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Malik McClain

WR

Malik McClain plays WR in the NFL. He's currently with NYJ, in his 1st season in the league. His size stands out most — the 87th percentile at the position.

Size

6'5", 205#

College

Arizona State; Penn State; Florida

Draft

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Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.7

49th percentile among WRs · limited sample

1 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.03
Hands×0.1+0.03
Volume×0.12-1.03
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3+0.03
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size87▶

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

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share57▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share57▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency54▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume6▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ45.72

Career profile

Malik McClain has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3DET—43.1

Malik McClain — common questions

What position does Malik McClain play?
Malik McClain is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Malik McClain played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malik McClain has played for NYJ (2026).
Where did Malik McClain go to college?
Malik McClain played college football at Arizona State; Penn State; Florida.
How many touchdowns has Malik McClain scored?
Malik McClain has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malik McClain's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malik McClain rated 45.7 for 2026, the 49th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file