Jimmy McClain (born July 23, 1980) is a former

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who played three seasons in the

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(NFL) with the Houston Texans and

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. He played college football at Troy State University and attended Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. He was also a member of the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe.

Professional career

Houston Texans

McClain was signed by the Houston Texans on April 23, 2002. He was released by the Texans on September 2, 2003 and re-signed on September 10, 2003. He was released by the Texans on November 17, 2003. McClain was credited with a safety on December 15, 2002 against the

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. On December 22, 2002 against the

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, he became the first person in Houston Texans history to block a punt.

Jacksonville Jaguars/Scottish Claymores

McClain was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 27, 2004. He was allocated to the Scottish Claymores for the 2004 season. He was named to the All-NFL Europe League Team in 2004. McClain was released by the Jaguars on September 4, 2004. He was signed by the Jaguars on November 10 and released on November 30, 2004. He was signed by the Jaguars on August 13 and released on August 27, 2005. He was re-signed by the Jaguars on August 31 and released on September 3, 2005.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McClain, Jimmy Living people 1980 births Players of American football from Alabama American football linebackers Troy Trojans football players Houston Texans players Jacksonville Jaguars players Scottish Claymores players People from Enterprise, Alabama 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people