Ray-Ray McCloud: The Maturing of a Young Star

McCloud runs for yards at Tech Thursday nightCLEMSON – When Ray-Ray McCloud stepped on campus a little over a year ago, the fans expected him to be an instant superstar. However, the former 5-star prospect had some growing up he needed to do.

At Sickles High School in Tampa (FL), McCloud was simply one of the best athletes on the field regardless of the opponent, but that all changed when he stepped on Clemson’s football field.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has had several 5-stars at Clemson, and McCloud said Swinney’s message to him when he arrived at Clemson was simple.

“I didn't feel any pressure, but Coach Swinney assumed that I felt that way. Playing from a work ethic standpoint, I had…