GREEN BAY − The Green Bay Packers traded up to select Missouri nose tackle Chris McClellan with the 77th overall pick.
The Packers were originally set to have the 84th pick, but instead made a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Green Bay's No. 84 and No. 160 overall picks.
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From ESPN: “With stops at Florida and Missouri, McClellan played all his collegiate football in the SEC, and he totaled six sacks this past season. He possesses a very good frame and the ability to occupy blockers, allowing linebackers to play downhill in run support. McClellan plays with heavy hands and does a good job controlling his gap at the point of attack. He has the strength to anchor and take on double-teams. But at times he can play too high, which makes him more susceptible to being washed out of the play despite his strength.”
NFL's Lance Zierlein: “Two-year starter who is solidly proportional with adequate length. McClellan is not a natural knee-bender, which limits his anchor, and he allows blockers too far into his frame too often. He has flashes where he can dominate a rep, but he will need to improve his take-on technique and hand usage to be more consistent. His first step is average and his pass rush isn’t overly explosive, but McClellan can pry open edges with strong hands. He plows through to collapse pockets once his foot is in the door and projects as a backup nose tackle in an even-front defense.”
Chris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.Sep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesJan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesVirginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]Jan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesOct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn ImagesMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.Sep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images1 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsChris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.1 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsChris McClellan of the Missouri Tigers reacts with teammates after a sack against LaNorris Sellers of the South Carolina Gamecocks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri.2 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates his sack as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.3 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 6, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) prior to a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images4 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsJan 29, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive tackle Chris Mcclellan (97) of Missouri of Boston College works in a drill during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images5 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsCOLUMBIA, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 20: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is sacked by Chris McClellan #7 of the Missouri Tigers during the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Le/Getty Images)6 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) and defensive end Damon Wilson II (8) during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images7 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsVirginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) is sacked by Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in Jacksonville. Fla. Virginia defeated the Missouri 13-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]8 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsJan 28, 2026; Mobile, AL, USA; American Team defensive tackle Chris McClellan (97) of Missouri works against American Team offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa (60) of Ohio State during American Senior Bowl practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images9 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsOct 19, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Auburn Tigers tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (13) is tackled by Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images10 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsMissouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) sacks Auburn Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) as Auburn Tigers take on Missouri Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Missouri Tigers lead Auburn Tigers 10-7 at halftime.11 / 11Packers pick Chris McClellan in third round, see highlightsSep 20, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Chris McClellan (7) celebrates against the South Carolina Gamecocks after a sack during the first half of the game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn ImagesChris McClellan’s height, weightMcClellan is 6-foot-3¾, 313 pounds.
McClellan played two years for Florida before playing his final two at Missouri.
He recorded 133 total tackles (39 solo), 10.5 sacks, four passes defended and one forced fumble.
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