After Smoke Monday joined the Saints, Zakoby McClain is the second Auburn Tiger to earn a free-agent contract.
Throughout the examination process, several scouts and NFL Draft analysts questioned McClain’s size, but it is tough to deny his ability to get to the ball and knock down opposing ball carriers.
Last season, McClain made 95 tackles. He recorded 113 tackles during the abbreviated COVID season, making a difference each and every time he was on the field.
During his NFL career, the Auburn linebacker will undoubtedly spend some time on special teams.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, McClain had a 4.69 forty-yard dash time, a 33-inch vertical jump, and a 117-inch broad jump.
McClain’s 100-yard interception return for a touchdown against Alabama quarterback Mac Jones in the 2019 Iron Bowl will live in the memory of Auburn fans forever.
When fellow linebacker Owen Pappoe missed multiple games of the 2021 season, McClain was forced to assume a larger leadership position in the defense.
At that point, the defense began to run through McClain and improved as the season progressed, with him playing a key role in the historic Iron Bowl victory over Alabama in 4 overtime.
How Much Does Zakoby McClain Make?
Zakoby McClain makes an average of $856,667 per year. McClain will earn a base salary of $705,000, a signing bonus of $10,000, and a cap hit of $708,333 in 2022.