Name: Tao McClinton
School: Sacramento State
Position: WR
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Goals were to help my team win in any way I could, I did that by stepping up and making key special teams plays in big time games.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
I think my coaches and teammates would say I’m a hard worker, who will not be denied. At our team banquet wide receivers coach Tyson Prince stated I was the hardest worker in the entire room.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I study film I focus on players who’s game I think I can model my own after, and what things they do vs different techniques the DBs present. Some of those players I look up to include: Davante Adams, Stefon Diggs, Keenan Allen, Mike Evans, and Mike Williams (81 LAC).
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
What separates me from other prospects at my position is that I can play any position on any special teams unit. Most WRs also specialize in returning kicks or punts. I can return or block and also will run down on kickoff and make a tackle. In terms of my actual position, the tools in my tool-bag I’ve acquired at the receiver position are extremely unique considering my size, I come from a background of playing basketball and football which i model a lot of my game after what im capable of on the basketball court. My number one trait is my catch radius being so large.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
I plan on continuing to train with Tracy Ford at FSP in Seattle, Washington ahead of my pro day.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
My work ethic, my IQ and understanding of the game.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Wherever I go is not just getting a big receiver with a big catch radius that moves well. But someone who loves the game and will do anything to help the team win, regardless of the role. A leader and a captain in college. I went through 3 coaching staff changes at Sac State and was a captain and a leader for each staff. Ive learned a lot from my experiences as well as experiencing different coaching styles, thats what makes me a pro.
