A big, physical defensive line with length and strong hands, McClinton is a small-town lineman from Cochran in Middle Georgia who really shined as a run defender last fall. He moves well but brings plenty of mass as well at 6-foot-2 250-pounds. He plays hard and can be really tough to slow down when he’s at his best. He’s one of the top 2027 defenders in the area and is now ranked as the No. 30 DL prospect in the state. As a junior this fall McClinton made 41 tackles, 14 TFLs and eight sacks. He’s one to keep a close eye on moving forward.

A big defensive lineman with active hands and the ability to make plays in the trenches, McClinton brings a thick 6-foot-2 260-pound frame who reacts quickly against the run and can make a strong tackle on the ball-carrier. The Cochran native brings a promising frame and has really played well this fall as a junior. McClinton has made 33 tackles, 13 TFLs and seven sacks. He’s a force and really tough to block in the run game. He shows strong hands and plays hard when chasing down the play. He’s one of the more underrated defensive linemen in the area having a really strong 2025 season.

A big, physical defensive lineman who can play on the edge of making plays on the inside, McClinton brings plenty of size and strong hands, fighting off plays and consistently finding his way into the backfield. The small-town defender stands at 6-foot-2 250-pounds and does a good job of overpowering opposing offensive linemen. In four games, the Cochran, Georgia native has made 17 tackles, eight TFLs and five sacks. He’s been one of the more productive defenders in the region and has flashed D1 potential due to his size, production, and overall potential.