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Safety | Senior | Kentucky 
Marcus McClinton
Height: 6-01/4 | Weight: 210 | 40-Time: 4.54
Marcus McClinton | Kentucky Wildcats
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
Good height and bulk with long arms...Has a burst to recover...Great leaping ability...Good strength...Physical and aggressive...Can deliver the big hit...Rangy...Nice  instincts and awareness...Lots of experience.

Weaknesses:
Durability is a major concern...Just average timed speed...Lacks fluid hips...Will miss some tackles...Shaky ball skills...Plays too tall...Raw footwork and backpedal...Inconsistent motor...Some character issues.

Notes:
Was a three-year starter at free safety for the Jayhawks...Played in all 11 games (3 starts) as a true freshman in 2004...Started the first two games in 2005 before enduring a season-ending knee injury...Started all 13 games in 2006...Played in eight games in 2007, missing five contests because of hand, ankle and shoulder injuries...Started all 12 games in 2008...Was arrested in 2007 and charged with first-degree wanton endangerment after an incident involving the use of household products to make crude bombs...Solid all-around prospect with decent measurables who has  the ability to contribute as a backup  in the pros.


Career Statistics
Year GP TKL PBU INT YDS
2004 9 0 0 1 0
2005 2 0 0 0 0
2006 13 47 6 4 13
2007 8 32 2 1 22
2008 12 50 0 4 20
Totals 44 130 8 10 55

 


   
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