Missouri’s Chris McClellan can beef up Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive line in 2026 NFL draft

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 15: Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Chris McClellan (7) sacks Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) in the first quarter of an SEC football game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Missouri Tigers on November 15, 2025 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to add some mass to the roster during the 2026 NFL draft , especially on the defensive line, given the significant need at nose tackle. Hence, former Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan was one of the first prospects in Las Vegas for a top-30 draft visit .

The 6-foot-4, 313-pounder could be an option for the Raiders at picks 102 or 117, ranking 116th overall with a fourth-round projection on NFL Mock Draft Databases’ consensus big board , as of April 15. That’s primarily due to his work as a run defender, posting a 75. 2 run defense grade from Pro Football Focus and finishing tied for seventh among SEC defensive tackles with 19 ‘ defensive stops ’ against the run last season.

Additionally, while McClellan is still a work in progress as a pass-rusher, he has shown potential in that department by recording a career-high six sacks in 2025. He also had 21 pressures and a 73. 2 PFF pass-rush grade , which were good enough to finish tied for 10th and fourth, respectively, at his position in the conference.

So, let’s flip on the tape and see what the former Tiger could bring to Las Vegas. Nice rep by Chris McClellan: -Stands up the G and wins at the POA -Gets extension and peeks into A-gap -Escapes the block and makes tackle in B-gap when RB bounces #NFLDraft2026 pic. twitter.