18Kai McClendon
DT · RS SO
3-SOTRANSFER
Mississippi State → Washington
Mississippi State → WashingtonCurrent depth chart
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Bio
Kai McClendon is a right defensive tackle from Gulfport, Mississippi, who attended Gulfport High School before joining Mississippi State. As a true freshman in 2024, he appeared in all 12 games and started the final five, recording 30 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and half a sack. McClendon missed the 2025 season after suffering an injury in spring. He transferred to Washington and is listed as a redshirt sophomore for 2026. From Gulfport HS · Gulfport, MS.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight6'2"Weight325 lbHometownGulfport, MSHigh schoolGulfport HSRecruiting3 · No. 1362 national · 2024 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolMississippi StateTransfer year2026
Career path
GULFPORT HSGulfport, MS
MISSISSIPPI STATE2024 – 2025
WASHINGTON2026 — present
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