Eric McLean
No. 12 New York Giants | |||||||||||
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Quarterback | |||||||||||
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Place of birth: Blanco, TX | |||||||||||
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Career information | |||||||||||
High school: Blanco High School, Blanco, TX | |||||||||||
College: Rice Owls | |||||||||||
NFL Draft: 2023 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | |||||||||||
Debuted in 2023 for the New York Giants | |||||||||||
Career history
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Roster status: Active | |||||||||||
Career highlights and awards
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2023 | |||||||||||
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Eric McLean is a quarterback for the New York Giants. He played college football at Rice.
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Early Years
McLean attended Blanco High School in Blanco, Texas. He was ranked the 5th best QB recruit.
Recruiting
College Career
He became the starter before the 2019 season. McLean had an excellent freshman season which resulted in him being named C-USA Offensive Player of the Year. This success continued as McLean is the only player to win his conference's Player of the Year in all four seasons. He won four conference championships but never won a bowl game. He set many national records at Rice, including most career passing TDs. He finished 4th in Heisman voting in 2022 and was named an All-American. He was the third player inducted to the Rice Owls Hoot of Fame.
College Statistics
Season | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||
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GP | GS | Comp | Att | Yards | Pct. | TD | Int | QB Rating | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
2019 | 14 | 14 | 327 | 493 | 4,251 | 66.3 | 29 | 9 | 154.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | 14 | 14 | 350 | 527 | 4,254 | 66.4 | 42 | 6 | 158.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | 14 | 14 | 419 | 646 | 4,720 | 64.9 | 51 | 11 | 148.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | 14 | 14 | 375 | 553 | 4,837 | 67.8 | 48 | 5 | 168.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NCAA Career Totals | 56 | 56 | 1,471 | 2,219 | 18,062 | 66.3 | 170 | 31 | 157.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Professional career
Pre-draft
Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | Shuttle | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
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6 ft 2 in | 206 lb | 4.98 s | 4.43 s | 7.30 s | 24.0 in | |||
Eric McLean was considered a top 5 prospect heading into the off-season and battled with Marcus Black to be the top QB prospect. After a strong pro day, McLean solidified himself as the top quarterback.
Draft
Eric McLean was selected with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFLHC Draft by the New York Giants. The Giants traded up to the #1 pick the day before the draft.
New York Giants
After being drafted first overall, Eric McLean will be the starter for the 2023 season.
Professional Statistics
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