Western Carolina University

2024 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in one game as a reserve on special teams and along the offensive line … Saw action in the regular-season finale at Samford (Nov. 23) … Did not record any official statistics.

2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in two games as a reserve along the offensive line and on special teams … Saw action in the home wins over Charleston Southern (Sept. 23) and ETSU (Nov. 11) … Did not record any official statistics.

2022 (Freshman): Saw action in one game as a true freshman on special teams and as a reserve along the offensive line … Made his collegiate debut in the home win over Presbyterian (Sept. 17).

Prior to Western Carolina: Three-year varsity letter winner ... Coming off a first-team All-Conference nod as a senior, helping pave the way for a conference-leading rushing attack for head coach Clayton Varnam ... Played offensive guard in his final season ... Selected to play for the East Team in the Hillsborough County All-Star game in December 2021 ... Joined the WCU football team as a preferred walk-on.

Personal: Full name is Cade William McClellan ... Is the son of Heather and William McClellan ... Has two younger siblings, Maddy and Colin ... Was born in Brandon, Fla.