'16 SC CB Nick McCloud (Notre Dame Grad Transfer)

[IrishLion]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Matthew 20:16 <br>beyond grateful for the opportunity!<br>ready to get to work! &#55356;&#57152; <a href="https://t.co/qBMmQx8AYj">pic.twitter.com/qBMmQx8AYj</a></p>— Nick McCloud (@NickMcCloud4_) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickMcCloud4_/status/1259894829091348485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[IrishFanJMercy]

Huge pickup

 

[gkIrish]

Wow this is great. He is legit.

 

[IrishLion]

A tall and lanky CB... that's a Mike Mickens specialty. Great addition to the secondary.

 

[fightingirish26]

We could just as easily have seen Crawford skip his sixth year and not picked up a transfer. CB would have been a scary situation next year. Big time.

 

[Riddickulous]

Can we expect significant PT for him next year? Maybe a push for a starting gig?

 

[Who'saWildManNow]

Can we expect significant PT for him next year? Maybe a push for a starting gig?

Apparently he’s injury prone but yea.. given health he’s pushing for a starting role. This was a huge get.

 

[sportallyr]

This is huge. Sounds like a solid playmaker that has a lot of starting experience. Was a team captain last year and sounds like a high character guy. Great addition to the ND fam!!!

 

[stpeteirish]

wonder if he just took Spieghts' scholarship.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Cool beans

 

[ulukinatme]

Nick McCloud, of the Clan McCloud? There can be only one.

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[PANDFAN]

wonder if he just took Spieghts' scholarship.

nope

 

[BeauBenken]

Awesome pick up!

 

[NDdomer2]

nice work staff

 

[BobbyMac]

NC State Bio:


AS A SENIOR (2019):
• Named Team Captain
• Suffered a knee injury in first game vs East Carolina. Had 7 Tkl & 2 PD's in the game.
• Missed Games 2 - 8
• Started vs Clemson in Game #9 but shut it down for the rest of the season after no stats in 31 snaps.

AS A JUNIOR (2018):
• Started 11 games right corner, he ranked ninth in the ACC in passes defended last season.
• Had two interceptions in his 11 games played, along with eight PBUs.
• Also had a 12-yard fumble recovery in the win at Marshall.
• Ranked fourth on the team in tackles.
• Missed the Syracuse and FSU games with an injury.
• Tallied a career-high 10 tackles at Clemson to lead the team.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2017):
• Started the first six games of 2017 as returning senior starter Mike Stevens was injured. Also started in Sun Bowl win over Arizona State.
• The Pack posts a 7-1 record in games he has started in his career.
• Tied his career best with seven tackles in the bowl game, he also picked off his first career pass in that contest, returning it 53 yards.

AS A FRESHMAN (2016):
• One of just two true freshman to see action from scrimmage on defense.
• Started the Independence Bowl win over Vanderbilt.
• Chosen to participate in Freshman Honors Convocation.

IN HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played defensive back and wide receiver at South Pointe High School.
• Helped lead his team to a 14-1 record and the South Carolina Class AAA championship as a senior.
• Team won the title game, 35-0 - its second straight state title
• Junior Stats: Caught 33 passes for 349 yards and 2 TDs.
• Honors: Named to the 2015 all-state team by USA Today and SCHSL. Played in the North/South All-Star game.
• Rankings: No. 7 player in the state of South Carolina by rivals.com. No. 117 cornerback nationally, No. 7 in South Carolina, by scout.com.
• Major: Marketing.

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[BobbyMac]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's new grad transfer commit Nick McCloud, as a sophomore, breaking up a pass to Kevin Stepherson in the end zone when NC State came to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> in 2017. Impressive play. <a href="https://t.co/Gb6wtAwthS">pic.twitter.com/Gb6wtAwthS</a></p>— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterKarels/status/1259915183490727938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[RDU Irish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's new grad transfer commit Nick McCloud, as a sophomore, breaking up a pass to Kevin Stepherson in the end zone when NC State came to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> in 2017. Impressive play. <a href="https://t.co/Gb6wtAwthS">pic.twitter.com/Gb6wtAwthS</a></p>— Carter Karels (@CarterKarels) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterKarels/status/1259915183490727938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Looking for and making a play on the ball? Is that allowed?

Looks like a great fit for both sides here.

 

[Luckylucci]

Huge pickup for the 20' team. If there was a place that a grad transfer was needed, it's at CB. Hopefully he stays healthy and makes a run at a pro career. This should give Mickens an extra year with some of the young guys. 3 legit seasoned CB's now, with Crawford, Bracy, and McCloud.

 

[stpeteirish]

Looking for and making a play on the ball? Is that allowed?

Looks like a great fit for both sides here.

Wimbush throwing to a covered receiver with the underneath man open. Ah the memories.

 

[Big23Head]

According to ESPN stats

McCloud stat line 2018 (missed 2 games):
51 Total tackles, 34 (solo), 17 (assisted), 0 (sack), 0 (FF), 0 (FR), 2 (INT), 8 (PD)

Pride (2019):
40 Total tackles, 27 (solo), 13 (assisted), 0 (sack), 0 (FF), 0 (FR), 1 (INT), 6 (PD)

Hamilton (2019):
41 Total tackles, 27 (solo), 14 (assisted), 0 (sack), 0 (FF), 0 (FR), 4 (INT), 6 (PD)

Bracy (2019):
34 Total tackles, 25 (solo), 9 (assisted), 0 (sack), 1 (FF), 2 (FR), 0 (INT), 7 (PD)

Love (2018 ):
63 Total tackles, 49 (solo), 14 (assisted), 0 (sack), 0 (FF), 0 (FR), 1 (INT), 16 (PD)

Pride (2018 ):
47 Total tackles, 37 (solo), 10 (assisted), 0 (sack), 1 (FF), 0 (FR), 2 (INT), 10 (PD)

 

[BobbyMac]

Wimbush throwing to a covered receiver with the underneath man open. Ah the memories.

That was a good choice, just needed to be thrown 3-4 yards longer and a half tick quicker. Stepherson would've separated.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Very welcome addition to a secondary with a lot of questions

 

[ThePiombino]

And now, if all works out, Crawford can play nickel instead of CB. HUGE for so many reasons, but mostly keeping the Golden Mongoose FRESH!

 

[Irish#1]

Okay, raise your hand if you saw this coming.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Looking for and making a play on the ball? Is that allowed?

Looks like a great fit for both sides here.

yeah, wish Julian Love would have tried that......

 

[zelezo vlk]

Okay, raise your hand if you saw this coming.

ISD had an article on him a couple weeks ago and I was hopeful since then. It's a huge pickup

 

[T-Boone]

Awesome. Was South Pointe Clowney's school?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Awesome. Was South Pointe Clowney's school?

It was. Also, Stephon Gilmore’s.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Great pickup. He will provide great depth, if he can’t crack a starting gig. You can never have enough cornerbacks with experience.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

yeah, wish Julian Love would have tried that......

Julian Love? do you mean Troy Pride jr.?