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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:Injured reserve
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.

Early life and high school[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.62 s 2.72 s 4.47 s 7.33 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[10]

Minnesota Vikings[edit]

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[edit]

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

Tennessee Titans[edit]

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[edit]

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

Indianapolis Colts[edit]

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

San Antonio Brahmas[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Underwood, Cameron J. (November 17, 2014). "2016 LB McCloud commits to Canes". State of The U. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam. "Recruiting: Santaluces linebacker Zach McCloud decommits from Miami Hurricanes". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ "Al Golden's firing costs Miami another recruit: 4-star LB Zach McCloud". USA TODAY High School Sports. November 13, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  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.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h Marcus, Jake (April 25, 2022). "Miami Hurricanes 2022 Path to the NFL Draft: LB Zach McCloud". State of The U. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  7. ^ NYCanesGuy (September 25, 2019). "Breaking: Zach McCloud to Redshirt Senior Season". State of The U. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  8. ^ "Miami Hurricanes 2020 defense will be led by LB Zach McCloud". Canes Warning. August 10, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  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.
  10. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Zach McCloud College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "Zach McCloud leads group of nine Vikings undrafted free agents". NBC Sports. May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  12. ^ Ireland, Tyler (August 12, 2022). "Zach McCloud Is This Year's Mr. Mankato". Zone Coverage. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  13. ^ Gates, Christopher (August 30, 2022). "Vikings roster cuts: Wyatt Davis, Janarius Robinson waived". Daily Norseman. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Kelberman, Zack (November 1, 2022). "Broncos Sign New OLB Amid Chubb Trade Rumors". Sports Illustrated Mile High Huddle: Denver Broncos News, Analysis and More. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "Titans sign OLB Zach McCloud to practice squad". Titans Wire. December 13, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Rowland, Tyler (March 8, 2023). "Tennessee Titans Linebacker Position Lacking Experience Heading into Free Agency". Sports Illustrated Tennessee Titans News, Analysis and More. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "Titans Sign 14 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  18. ^ Suss, Nick. "Tennessee Titans sign veteran defensive lineman Michael Dwumfour". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "Former Titans OLB Zach McCloud signs with Cardinals". Titans Wire. August 25, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  20. ^ "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". www.azcardinals.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  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.
  22. ^ Miller, Anthony (January 22, 2024). "San Antonio Brahmas Signing Spree Signals Roster Overhaul". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  23. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved May 8, 2024.

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