1. Raymond McCloud III was born on October 15,1996 and is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
21 Facts About Ray-Ray McCloud
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Ray-Ray McCloud attended Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida and played on the Gryphons football team as a running back.
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Ray-Ray McCloud committed to play football for the Clemson Tigers in July 2014, choosing them over the likes of Alabama, Auburn, and Florida.
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Ray-Ray McCloud missed three games due to a knee injury.
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In 2016, as a sophomore, Ray-Ray McCloud played in 14 of Clemson's 15 games, missing one due to an ankle injury.
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Ray-Ray McCloud returned 25 punts for 303 yards and one touchdown.
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Ray-Ray McCloud was voted Honorable Mention All-ACC at the conclusion of the 2017 season.
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Ray-Ray McCloud was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round with the 187th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
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On September 1,2019, Ray-Ray McCloud was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.
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On October 17,2019, Ray-Ray McCloud was signed to the Bills practice squad.
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Ray-Ray McCloud signed a one-year contract extension with the Steelers on March 11,2021.
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Ray-Ray McCloud became the Steelers' primary return specialist, returning 28 kickoffs for 646 yards and 29 punts with an average of 10.7 yards.
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Ray-Ray McCloud was named by Pro Football Focus on its All-Pro roster as a second-team return specialist.
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In 2021, Ray-Ray McCloud led the NFL in total punt-return yards gained.
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Ray-Ray McCloud recorded 39 receptions for 277 receiving yards on the season.
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On March 22,2022, Ray-Ray McCloud signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Ray-Ray McCloud finished the 2022 season with 14 receptions for 243 yards and one receiving touchdown to go with a rushing touchdown.
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Ray-Ray McCloud handled some kickoff and punt return duties on special teams.
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Ray-Ray McCloud was placed on injured reserve on December 9,2023.
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Ray-Ray McCloud finished the 2023 season with 12 receptions for 135 yards while handling some kickoff and punt return duties.
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On March 18,2024, Ray-Ray McCloud signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.