[2] During his time with the Fighting Illini, McLaughlin went 79 for 79 on extra point attempts, and his senior year was 4 for 6 on field goals beyond 50 yards.

[3] Originally a walk-on, McLaughlin ended his college career as the 2019 Bakken–Andersen Kicker of the Year award winner and a First-team All-Big Ten Conference selection.

[13] McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on November 7, 2019, after kicker Robbie Gould injured his quad.

[14] During a Week 10 27–24 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, McLaughlin made three of four field goals.

Although he made a 47-yard kick with one second left in regulation to tie the game, McLaughlin's missed field goal occurred in overtime and would have given San Francisco the victory.

On December 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to longtime starter Adam Vinatieri.

[18] On November 10, 2020, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings' practice squad to fill in for the injured Josh Lambo.

[25] In Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, McLaughlin made all four field goal attempts, including a 57-yarder, as well as both of his extra points.