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Jaylen McClain Scouting Report
Jaylen McClain is a 6'0", 203 lb S at Ohio State (Junior). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 80 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 3 draft boards.
- Position
- S
- School
- Ohio State
- Class
- Junior
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 203 lb
Ohio State BuckeyesStats just now
Total Tackles
28
Solo Tackles
14
Assists
14
Sacks
0
Forced Fumbles
0
Interceptions
2
Passes Defended
4
2027 NFL Draft · Ohio State
Teamistry consensus
80
S · JR · 6'0" · 203 lbs · score 78.42
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board. Watchlists are invitation pools, not ranked boards.
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Senior Bowl Top 300 and Shrine Bowl 1000.
Scout boards
Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot 77 · R3.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 42 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 96 | 64 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
News
- NCAA sues Ohio gov. over order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine three days after he signed an executive order giving the state's colleges and universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year.
- Why there are a multitude of issues with the CFP's 24-team expansion
The CFP is nearing a deal to make the tournament bigger. Bigger isn't better and this one could really miss.
- Coastal Carolina's bold '90s throwbacks lead CFB Week 7 uniforms
The Chanticleers are throwing it back to the 1990s ... when the Coastal Carolina football program didn't even exist.
- What will the Notre Dame-BYU result mean for each team's CFP chances?
What will the Notre Dame-BYU result mean for each team's CFP chances?
- Connelly breaks down Week 7: Notre Dame-BYU, Ohio State-Indiana, more
The Irish face their first test in the biggest game at Provo in ages, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
- Charlie Becker went from 'the hardest-working guy' to Indiana superstar
From an athletic family, Becker went overlooked, but not any longer.
Recruiting history
- Seton Hall Preparatory, High school
- Ohio State, On3 path
- Ohio State Buckeyes, 2024, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
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- Bray Hubbard · S · Alabama
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- T.Y. Benefield · S · LSU
FAQ
Where is Jaylen McClain ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 80 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 3 draft boards.
What position does Jaylen McClain play?
S