26 Facts About Shea McClellin

Shea Keegan McClellin was born on August 1,1989 and is a former American football outside linebacker.

Shea McClellin was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the 19th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Shea McClellin was adopted by his maternal grandparents, Terry and Jerry Shea McClellin, when he was 18 months old.

Shea McClellin grew up on a farm in Caldwell, where he helped his parents raise various farm animals and animals in distress.

Shea McClellin went to Marsing High School, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and baseball.

Shea McClellin played running back, running for 1,893 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Shea McClellin recorded a sack and forced a fumble against Hawaii, as well as blocking a field goal attempt against Oregon.

Shea McClellin played in all 13 games for the Broncos, including starts in the final 11 in 2009.

Shea McClellin recorded 36 tackles, six tackles-for-loss and three sacks, as well as recording an interception and two pass break-ups.

Shea McClellin tied his career high with six tackles against Virginia Tech in the team's 2010 season opener.

Shea McClellin forced one fumble and recovered two, one of which was returned for a touchdown against Wyoming, and returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown against the Toledo Rockets, becoming the first Bronco defensive player to score on a fumble recovery and an interception in the same season since 1999.

Shea McClellin intercepted two passes, one each against Colorado State and San Diego State, as well as having blocked a kick against the Rams.

Shea McClellin recorded a career-high eight tackles against UNLV, as well as a career-high 2.5 sacks against Georgia in the season-opener.

Shea McClellin completed the season tied for 15th among active players in career sacks.

Shea McClellin later worked out for 11 teams, including the Patriots, Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns.

Shea McClellin is the second highest draft pick in Boise State history, behind only Ryan Clady.

Shea McClellin made his NFL debut in week one of the preseason against the Denver Broncos, recording three tackles, one sack, one tackle-for-loss, and two quarterback hits.

Shea McClellin recorded his first official sack on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as Shea McClellin recorded 1.5 sacks and four tackles.

Shea McClellin was later injured again when he sprained his MCL against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14.

In Week 9 of 2013 against the Packers, Shea McClellin recorded three sacks, one of which knocked Rodgers out of the game.

Shea McClellin was eventually named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

On March 16,2016, Shea McClellin signed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots.

On December 12,2016, during Monday Night Football, Shea McClellin leaped over Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox to block a Justin Tucker kick, causing the first and only missed field goal of the season for Tucker.

On September 4,2017, Shea McClellin was placed on injured reserve.

On March 19,2018, Shea McClellin was released by the Patriots.

In 2012, Shea McClellin became a partner with Allstate and Give Your Sole, and attended the Chicago 13.1 Marathon on June 9 to encourage runners to donate athletic shoes.