Scouting Journals for Jeremiah McClellan

Sturdy, technical receiver with strong hands and some of the best after-catch ability in the cycle. Measured in at around 5-foot-11, 190 pounds with 31-inch arms prior to his senior season. Posts solid speed on the track with a personal best mark of 11.15 seconds in the 100 meters. One of the most reliable receivers in the cycle. Shows strong hands at the catch point. Showed the ability to come down with impressive contested catches on the camp circuit. Can come down with jump balls when matched up against smaller defensive backs. Flashes the ability to pick up significant yards after the catch on Friday nights. Has good vision in the open field and uses his compact, powerful build to break tackles. Looks like a high-end tackle breaker. Has the versatility to move all over the formation and make an impact in a variety of ways. Doubles as a short yardage ball-carrier for his high school. Plays with a high effort level and should be a good blocker at the college level. Does not have one overwhelming skill or trait, but is a well-rounded, high-floor receiver prospect.

Jeremiah McClellan was the On3 MVP on Day 1, on the heels of a sterling five-touchdown performance. While he didn’t have quite that type of day the rest of the event, McClellan was more than good enough to land in the top ten. The St. Louis Christian Brothers product has a powerful, thick build that looks ideal for a padded setting. He showed outstanding ball skills and strong hands on Day 1, coming down with several contested catches, including a ridiculous one-handed touchdown grab. McClellan looks like an ideal fit as a power slot at the next level, but his ball skills and movement ability give him potential as a moveable chess piece.