Jahlil Mcclain

PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2023-24 seasons at Louisville ... 2024: Saw action in five contests ... did not record a stat ... 2023: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Committed to the Cards in March ... played at St. John Bosco...rated the No. 43 player in the state and No. 34 wide receiver by Rivals ...consensus 3-star prospect ... ranked as the No. 62 wide receiver and No. 38 player in the state by 247Sports ... led St. John Bosco to a 13-1 record and a state title ... team ranked No. 1 nationally ...caught 20 passes for 439 yards and five touchdowns as a senior ... averaged 43.9 yards receiving per game ... recorded three receptions for 95 yards in a win over Central Catholic from Portland, Oregon ... grabbed three passes for 82 yards and three for 57 yards and a touchdown in two games versus Orange Lutheran ... caught an 87-yard touchdown pass against Mission Viejo ... recorded four receptions for 95 yards and a 47-yard touchdown pass in a 24-22 win over Mater Dei to advance to the state championship game ... chose Louisville over offers from Arizona, Arizona State. Michigan State, Mississippi, Oregon Pittsburgh, Texas, USC, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin. PERSONAL: From Bellflower, Calif. ... son of Shannon Smith ... has one sibling ... enjoys meditation ... cousin is a former rugby player at Fresno State ... chose to become a Bulldog because it was the best decision for him and his family. After meeting the coaching staff, it was clear to him that the expectations are to win championships, and that is something he wanted to be a part of ... also says there is nothing like playing football in California ... majoring in M Comm & Journ-Ad & PR.