A Georgia offensive tackle from a family of Bulldogs football lineage who stepped in to stabilize the Rams' line when injuries hit.
Warren McClendon Jr. carries a football pedigree from his home state of Georgia, where his uncle and cousin both played key roles in Bulldogs football. Drafted as a developmental tackle in 2023, he broke through in his third season as a reliable starter for Los Angeles.
Path to the league
McClendon earned First-Team All-SEC honors in 2022 while starting at right tackle for Georgia, not allowing a sack over his final two collegiate seasons. The Rams selected him with the 174th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, a pick acquired via trade with the Houston Texans.
Career highlights
McClendon spent his first two NFL seasons developing behind the Rams' veteran tackles, getting his first extended look when injuries created opportunities on the offensive line.
2025 season recap
McClendon had his breakout season in 2025, starting 10 games at right tackle in place of an injured Rob Havenstein and helping stabilize the Rams' offensive line during that stretch.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Warren McClendon
- ESPN: Warren McClendon Jr.
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Brunswick, GA, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
