Robert McClain was drafted No. 249 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of UConn. 94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

2010 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 42 · #249 overall

Robert McClain UConn Draft

Robert McClain was drafted No. 249 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of UConn. 94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Overall pick
#249
Round
7
Draft class
2010
NFL games
94
Years as starter
1
Career AV
1411th at UConn

The pick

How Robert McClain came off the board in 2010.

Drafted by

Carolina Panthers

Rd 7, Pick 42 · #249 overall · NFC South

Full 2010 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
Measurables
5'9" · 194 lbs
Hometown
Lusby, MD
Pre-draft board
30.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Games played
94
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
1411th among UConn picks
AV with the drafting club
429% of career value
Final season
20177 years after the draft

Around pick 249

Who came off the board on either side of Robert McClain.

UConn in the 2010 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Robert McClain in the 2010 NFL Draft

Robert McClain is a Defensive back out of UConn selected No. 249 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value UConn has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Robert McClain drafted?

Robert McClain was selected No. 249 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 42). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/robert-mcclain.

What college did Robert McClain play for?

Robert McClain played college football at UConn in the Big East. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.

How did Robert McClain's NFL career turn out?

94 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/robert-mcclain.