Gardner-Webb’s ball-hawking safety with Division II pedigree
Wendell McClain entered Gardner-Webb as a proven turnover-maker, earning Division II All-America honors at Notre Dame (Ohio) and landing at Gardner-Webb as a 6-foot-2, 185-pound defensive back with a nose for the football. In the 2024 season, he picked off three passes for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, including a key interception against Southeast Missouri State, and his profile points to instincts, range, and playmaking over stat-sheet stuffing. If your team wants a savvy, experienced safety who can read quarterbacks and flip momentum, he’s a strong fit.
