Nick McCloud

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Nick McCloud
No. 35 – San Francisco 49ers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-09) July 9, 1998 (age 26)
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: South Pointe
(Rock Hill, South Carolina)
College: NC State (2016–2019)
Notre Dame (2020)
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Total tackles:85
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:10
Interceptions:1
Sacks:1.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick McCloud (born July 9, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants. He played college football at NC State and Notre Dame.

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College career

He played college football at Notre Dame and North Carolina State.

While playing for Notre Dame in the 2021 Rose Bowl, McCloud went viral after getting hurdled by Alabama runningback Najee Harris. [1]

College statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2016 NC State 111151320.03000000
2017 NC State 1373422120.071530000
2018 NC State 11115134170.082230010
2019 NC State 227340.02000000
2020 Notre Dame 12113322110.08100020
Career493214094460.0284760030

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.46 s1.57 s2.50 s4.16 s6.93 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [2]

Buffalo Bills (first stint)

McCloud signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021. [3] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021. [4]

Cincinnati Bengals

McCloud was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 1, 2021. [5] He was waived on November 4, 2021. [6]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On November 8, 2021, McCloud was signed to the Bills practice squad. [7] After the Bills were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. [8] He was waived on August 30. [9]

New York Giants

On August 31, 2022, McCloud was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. [10]

In a 2023 Week 11 game against the Washington Commanders, McCloud recorded an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass deflection. [11] McCloud ended the 2023 season with 28 tackles, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, an interception, and two pass deflections. [12]

On November 5, 2024, McCloud was waived by the Giants.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 11, 2024, McCloud was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. [13] On November 30, 2024, McCloud was promoted to the active roster. [14]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSTotalSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2021 CIN 200000.000000.000000
2022 NYG 148433581.507000.000000
2023 NYG 602110.002000.000010
Career228453691.509000.000010

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References

  1. ↑ Coleman, Madeline (January 1, 2021) [January 1, 2021]. "Alabama Running Back Najee Harris Hurdles Notre Dame Defender During Big Run". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Nick McCloud, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  3. ↑ Loy, Tom (May 1, 2021). "Notre Dame CB Nick McCloud Signs with the Buffalo Bills". 247Sports.com . Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ Wojton, Nick (September 3, 2021). "Nick McCloud thanks Bills after being claimed by Bengals". Bills Wire. USA Today . Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  5. ↑ Simmons, Myles (September 1, 2021). "Bengals claim Nick McCloud, Wyatt Ray off waivers". ProFootballTalk.com . NBC Sports . Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Bengals Make Four Roster Moves Ahead Of Week 9 Versus Cleveland". Bengals.com. November 4, 2021. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Bills signed Nick McCloud to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. November 8, 2021.
  8. ↑ Jenkins, Chris (January 24, 2022). "Bills sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts for 2022". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Roster moves: Bills set initial 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. August 30, 2022.
  10. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2022). "Giants claim 4 players off waivers; 4 released". Giants.com.
  11. ↑ "Nick McCloud 2023 Stats per Game - NFL". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Nick McCloud 2023 Stats per Game - NFL". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ "49ers Sign CB Nick McCloud to Practice Squad, Release a Safety". 49ers.com. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  14. ↑ "49ers Promote CB Nick McCloud and Other Roster Moves Ahead of #SFvsBUF". 49ers.com. November 30, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
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