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DB ready to produce at age 24

FAYETTEVILLE -- Defensive back D'Vone McClure could create an interesting story this season as an Arkansas Razorback.

The Jacksonville High School graduate and former minor-league baseball player in the Cleveland Indians' system is taking first-team snaps at nickel back. The 24-year-old sophomore who bounced from receiver and special-teams player to defense is prepared to contribute for the University of Arkansas.

McClure spoke this week about what it would mean to play a key role for the Razorbacks.

"It's a blessing, and I have to give all the glory to the man upstairs," McClure said. "It's something that I dreamed about.