Like Williams, McClain had committed to a previous coach (Mike Shula), and Saban's sales pitch to McClain landed him the centerpiece of a national championship defense by 2009.

Before joining the Ravens, McClain spent his first three NFL seasons with the Oakland Raiders. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft out of Alabama.

In college at Alabama, McClain won the Lambert award, given to the nation's best linebacker. The Raiders drafted him with the No. 8 overall pick in 2010.

In college at Alabama, McClain won the Lambert award, given to the nation's best linebacker. The Raiders drafted him with the No. 8 overall pick in 2010.

As he prepares to enter free agency, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain is facing a four-game fine for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to multiple sources.

As he prepares to enter free agency, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain is facing a four-game fine for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to multiple sources.

As he prepares to enter free agency, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain is facing a four-game fine for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to multiple sources.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain has been suspended without pay for the first four regular-season games of the 2015 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

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