He played college football for the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Arizona Wildcats.
[1] McLachlan played wide receiver and tight end at Southern Utah University from 2018 to 2021 and totaled 15 receptions for 168 yards.
[3][4] In his first year at Arizona in 2022, McLachlan started seven of 12 games and had 34 receptions for 456 yards and two touchdowns.
[7] McLachlan was selected 194th overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
[10] McLachlan was also the third highest rated prospect ahead of the 2024 CFL draft where he was selected 51st overall in the sixth round by the Calgary Stampeders.