Committed to childhood favorite Tennessee early in his high school career, but the Vols did not seem as interested after a coaching change. According to his coach he could play 4 positions in college but will play tight end for the Tigers. As a junior, MacLain caught 10 passes for 100 yards and four touchdowns and was also named an all-conference defensive end. His team finished the season with a 11-2 record. The last game was a 54-36 loss at Seventy-First. His season stats were 1 completion for 23 yards, 18 receptions for 318 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, he had 38 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 13 games.