Ray-Ray McCloud had never played cornerback in his college career before Saturday night at N.C. State.
Clemson’s season was on the line and the Wolfpack were driving for the game-tying touchdown when McCloud was given the responsibility of covering N.C. State leading receiver Kelvin Harmon.
On paper McCloud was at a big disadvantage, but he had no doubt he was ready to help the Tigers get a stop.
“Me, I play ball,” McCloud said after Clemson hung on for a 38-31 win. “My mindset is different. I just go out there and I’m confident. That’s just how I am.