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Rolando McClain: 6-4 | 258 lbs.

Rolando McClain is the #1 linebacker in the 2010 NFL Draft. He has had an incredible career at Alabama. Including a national championship his last season in college. Rolando has the speed, agility, and tackling ability that every scout is looking for. However, Rolando has one thing that all coaches covet more so than top end speed.... his football IQ is off the charts. He knows how to read offenses as well as 5 year NFL pros do. He is a student of the game and is knowledgeable about all facets of the defense. Nick Saben raves about Rolando and he should be a high draft pick in 2010. He will be the first inside backer off the board.

Rolando McClain

Rolando McClain was selected by the Raiders 8th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. A surprisingly quality pick by Al Davis.

Linebacker Rankings

ILB - 2010 NFL Draft Prospects

The Focal Point of any defense. The Middle linebacker makes or breaks a defense. Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis, Patrick Willis, Jon Beason, Demeco Ryans... are just a few of the talented linebackers that have made huge impact in the NFL in recent years. Linebackers tend to have instant impacts on their teams coming out of the drafts. Just take a look at the defensive rookies of the year in the recent past...

2003 - Terrell Suggs
2004 - Jonathan Vilma
2005 - Shawne Merriman
2006 - DeMeco Ryans
2007 - Patrick Willis
2008 - Jerod Mayo
2009 - Brian Cushing

I believe the tradition will continue with Rolando McClain in 2010. He is an absolute beast out of Alabama
Rolando McClain:
Alabama
Junior
6-4 | 258 lbs.
Decatur, AL
49ers? Broncos?
Raiders? Chiefs?
Giants? Dolphins?

1. Rolando McClain - Alabama
2. Daryl Washington - TCU
3. Brandon Spikes - Florida
4. Sean Lee - BYU
5. Micah Johnson - Kentucky
6. Pat Angerer - Iowa

6 possible destinations for Rolando McClain

Cheifs5. Kansas City Chiefs - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

Browns7. Cleveland Browns - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

Raiders8. Oakland Raiders - - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

Broncos10. Denver (f/ CHI) - - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

Dolphins12. Miami Dolphins - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

49ers13. San Francisco 49ers - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

Giants15. New York Giants - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
6-4 | 258 lbs. | Junior
Decatur, AL

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Honors via Wikipedia

First-team AFCA All-American (2009)
Dick Butkus Award Winner (2009)
Jack Lambert Award Winner (2009)
2× First-Team All-SEC (2008, 2009)
SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2009)
First-team *Playboy Preseason All-American (2009)
Sporting News Midseason All-American (2009)
Lott Trophy Finalist (2009)
Lombardi Award Finalist (2009)
1st team All-American (Walter Camp, AP, AFCA) (2009)

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