Alabama's McClain to enter NFL draft
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Posted: 3:50 PM Jan 11, 2010
Alabama's McClain to enter NFL draft
Tide's all-American linebacker helped Bama to a national championship this year.
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Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain holds the championship trophy after winning the BCS Championship NCAA college football game against Texas in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Alabama defeated Texas 37-21. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama All-American linebacker Rolando McClain says he is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

McClain made the announcement Monday at a news conference in Tuscaloosa. A defensive anchor for the national champion Crimson Tide, McClain is projected as a first-round pick.

He led Alabama with 105 tackles and 14.5 stops for losses. He also had two interceptions and two sacks.

Alabama beat Texas last week to claim its first national title since 1992.

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