Jase McClellan is going after more carries this season as a sophomore.
Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic, the native Texan still recorded big plays in Alabama’s rushing attack. He collected two touchdowns, including the longest run (80 yards) by a running back in 2020. The former four-star averaged a team-high 10.6 yards per carry on 23 attempts.
Alabama secured an undefeated national championship with Najee Harris last year; however, McClellan looks to be more explosive.
Brad Lester, an elite performance coach at The Speed Genius in Atlanta, has been training McClellan this offseason. As a former Auburn standout, Lester helped Harris become a first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
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He feels that McClellan will be better than Harris, and he posted a video of the talented back performing drills.
Jase McClellan is putting in some grind sessions this offseason preparing for a monster sophomore year ????
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— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 26, 2021
In the video, McClellan is training on agility, footwork, and change of direction. He has a quick first step, but Lester is trying to make him faster.
A combination of speed and power (pass-blocking) is what he wants to build in McClellan.
A lot of fans were impressed with what they saw last season. He is ready for more responsibilities as he trains to create value for himself.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.