Florida Gators

A redshirt senior defensive tackle…

CAREER: Has seen action in 48 games with 13 starts, all in his senior year… Compiled 32 total tackles, 15 solo and 17 assisted with one sack and three tackles for a loss.

2007: Started and played in all 13 games… Collected 23 tackles, 1.5 for a loss and at least one tackle in nine of 13 contests… Credited with a pass breakup and a forced fumble… Had a career-high five tackles against LSU, all assisted stops… Surpassed his previous career high in tackles on four occasions throughout the year against Ole Miss, LSU, Georgia and Florida State… One shy of reaching his career-high in tackles against Georgia, earning four solo tackles… Earned half a tackle for a loss against Tennessee… Forced a fumble against Troy, knocking the ball loose from quarterback Omar Haugabook on a draw play in the second quarter that ended in a UF touchdown by Andre Caldwell on a direct snap… Also saw time on the punt unit.

2006: Member of the Gators’ punt unit in all 14 games… Earned playing time on special teams in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game… Saw action on the defensive line, as well as special teams, versus Arkansas in the SEC Championship Game… Earned playing time on defense and special teams in the Auburn, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Western Carolina and Florida State games… Saw time on the defensive line in the Alabama and LSU games… Posted his first collegiate sack, resulting in a loss of eight yards, versus Kentucky… Saw time on the defensive line against UCF and Tennessee… Made his first career start versus Southern Miss and contributed a tackle.

2005: Was a staple on the special teams’ unit, mainly on punt coverage and field goal/PAT coverage teams… Appeared in all 12 games… Finished the season with three total tackles, all assisted efforts, including one tackle for a loss of two yards… Recorded two assisted tackles against Iowa at the Outback Bowl, including one tackle for a loss of two yards… Recorded first tackle of the season against Kentucky.

2004: A reserve defensive tackle who saw action in nine games (all except LSU, Georgia, and Florida State) for 141 plays… Saw first career action versus Eastern Michigan playing 40 snaps, tops among defensive tackles… Made first career road trip against Tennessee, recording one tackle… Also had tackles versus Kentucky, Mississippi State and Middle Tennessee… Also contributed on special teams on the punt return and field goal block teams.

2003: Missed the season after undergoing surgery to remove bone chips from his right knee in August and was redshirted.

PREP: A two-way standout who played both offensive guard and middle linebacker… A three-year starter and senior captain… Versatile athlete who also saw time at tight end, fullback, offensive tackle and defensive end… Two-time all-conference and all-district honoree… Recipient of the Golden Helmet Award… Totaled 35 tackles and three sacks as a junior… Attended football camps at FSU, Florida and UCF… Also competed in the shotput, discus and wieghtlifting… Worked with a personal trainer and speed coach for two years… Chose Florida over Florida State, Michigan State and UCF… High school coach was Greg Register.

PERSONAL: Was born on June 25, 1985, in Haines City, Fla… Has two older brothers and an older sister… Enjoys playing the piano… Considers himself a fitness fanatic… His parents are David and Paula McMillan… Active member of the Goodwill Gators who participated in Jump Rope for Heart, YMCA and an Orlando Middle School visit.

MAJOR: Sociology

McMILLAN’S CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 5 (LSU, 2007)
QB Sacks: 1 (Kentucky, 2006)
Forced Fumbles: 1 (Troy, 2007)
Interceptions: None

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Profile on Clint McMillan

• Because his father (David) raises exotic animals, Clint grew up with lions, tigers, leopards and gators on his property.
• Known as a fitness fanatic, he hired his own personal trainer in high school to enhance his workouts and speed
• Competed in the shotput, discus, and weightlifting in high school
• According to trainers, listed as strongest Gator via bench-pressing 440 lbs in 2007. Shares honor with Javier Estopinan, who squats 600 lbs.