Terrell McClain was drafted No. 65 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

2011 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 1 · #65 overall

Terrell McClain South Florida Draft

Terrell McClain was drafted No. 65 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

Overall pick
#65
Round
3
Draft class
2011
NFL games
92
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1710th at South Florida

The pick

How Terrell McClain came off the board in 2011.

Drafted by

Carolina Panthers

Rd 3, Pick 1 · #65 overall · NFC South

Full 2011 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Measurables
6'2" · 297 lbs
Hometown
Pensacola, FL
Pre-draft board
No. 71 prospect78.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value

Games played
92
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1710th among South Florida picks
AV with the drafting club
424% of career value
Final season
20198 years after the draft

Around pick 65

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

South Florida in the 2011 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DT picks from South Florida

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Terrell McClain in the 2011 NFL Draft

Terrell McClain is a Defensive tackle out of South Florida selected No. 65 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value South Florida has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 2001.

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 Terrell McClain drafted?

Terrell McClain was selected No. 65 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/terrell-mcclain.

What college did Terrell McClain play for?

Terrell McClain played college football at South Florida in the Big East. See every South Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-florida-bulls.

How did Terrell McClain's NFL career turn out?

92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/terrell-mcclain.