Zach McCloud

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Zach McCloud
No. 53 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-22) April 22, 1998 (age 26)
Lantana, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Santaluces Community High School
(Lantana, Florida)
College: Miami (2016–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Zachary McCloud (born April 22, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

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Early life and high school

McCloud attended Santaluces Community High School in Lantana, Florida. Coming out of high school, McCloud was rated as a four-star recruit and held 15 offers which included offers from Auburn, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He originally committed in November 2014 to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes, but decommitted after the firing of head coach Al Golden in November 2015. [1] [2] [3] McCloud ultimately decided to recommit to the Hurricanes in December 2015. [4] [5]

College career

As a true freshman, McCloud started in 11 of 13 games at linebacker and finished the season with 37 tackles. [6] In his sophomore season, he played in 13 games and started in 11; he had 48 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. [6] He received one Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Co-Linebacker of the Week recognition. In his junior season, he played 13 games and started nine. [6] He had 44 tackles in the 2018 season. [6] As a senior, he played only in four games and started one, then redshirted the year. [6] [7] In 2020, as a redshirt senior, he played in nine games and started in eight. [6] He made 27 tackles including two sacks, and was also was made co-captain in the 2020 season for Miami. [6] [8] He returned for a final season in 2021, switching to defensive end and using an extra year of eligibility granted by COVID-19 rules. [9] He played 12 games and started nine. He recorded 28 tackles and three forced fumbles. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		246 lb
(112 kg)		34+3⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.68 s1.62 s2.72 s4.47 s7.33 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day [10]

Minnesota Vikings

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, McCloud signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings. [11] [12] He was waived on August 22, 2022, when the Vikings made some roster cuts. [13]

Denver Broncos

On November 1, 2022, he was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos. [14]

Tennessee Titans

On December 23, 2022, he was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans, where he spend the remainder of the 2022 NFL season. [15] [16] In January 2023, he signed a future contract with the Titans. [17] He was cut on August 16, 2023. [18]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 22, 2023, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals. [19] He was released when the Cardinals made final roster cuts. [20]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 19, McCloud was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts. [21]

San Antonio Brahmas

In January 2024, McCloud signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League. [22] He was placed on Injured reserve on May 7, 2024. [23] He re-signed with the team on August 26, 2024. [24]

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References

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  2. ↑ Lichtenstein, Adam. "Recruiting: Santaluces linebacker Zach McCloud decommits from Miami Hurricanes". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  4. ↑ Steinberg, Jerry (February 3, 2016). "2016 Early Enrollees Profile: Zach McCloud". State of The U. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ Wright, Steve Dorsey and Wesley. "Zach McCloud latest Santaluces star to sign with Hurricanes". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  9. ↑ D'Angelo, Tom. "Santaluces grad Zach McCloud taking on new position in sixth year as a Miami Hurricane". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
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  21. ↑ "Colts sign RB Tyler Goodson to 53-man roster from practice squad; sign DE Zach McCloud, WR Jaydon Mickens, WR Juwann Winfree to practice squad; release G Lewis Kidd from practice squad". www.colts.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
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