[1] He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.
After four seasons as a backup running back with the Jets, McClain signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinalsbefore the 1974 season, which led to the Jets receiving linebacker Jamie Rivers and offensive guard Roger Bernhardt as compensation.
[3][4] He then played the 1974 season for the Florida Blazers of the World Football League (WFL).
[5] McClain attempted to rejoin the NFL in 1975 but was cut after a tryout with the Atlanta Falcons.
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