 He was recognized a unanimous first-team All-American, after being named to the first teams of the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, "Sporting News", and Walter Camp Football Foundation.On January 11, 2010, a few days after winning the BCS National Championship, McClain decided to forgo his senior year at Alabama and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.McClain was selected by the Oakland Raiders with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.