Originally drafted by Carolina in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft, who knew it would be five years before Robert McClain made his impact felt in Charlotte.
These five years would be spent outside of the Carolina’s though as McClain was released following the 2010 season, spent 17 days in Jacksonville during 2011, and caught on in Atlanta for three seasons before becoming a free agent. After being waived following a training camp stint with New England to begin 2015, McClain found himself out of football until December 15th, when Carolina called back.
Seven weeks removed from being unemployed McClain was the starting cornerback for the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 and with the departure of All-Pro Josh Norman during the offseason, he could secure another starting role back with his original team.