Ray-Ray McCloud has decided to forgo his senior year at Clemson and declare for the 2018 NFL draft. The junior wide receiver announced his decision Sunday through the Clemson Football account on Twitter.
McCloud is the first draft-eligible Clemson player to turn pro this year. The Tampa, Fla., native finished the 2017 season third on the team with 49 catches for 503 yards and a touchdown. For his career, McCloud had 127 receptions for 1,226 yards and four touchdowns.
A number of McCloud’s teammates, family members and others reacted to his decision on Twitter after the news broke. Here is what they are saying:
Truly happy for you big bro… appreciate all that you taught me 💯 Go get that 💰 @RMIII_34 https://t.co/rBGNDeiCgn
— Amari Rodgers3️⃣ (@arodgers_3) January 7, 2018
Yeah my g!!💰 #StriveForGreatness https://t.co/snGiSBizFc
— Tee Higgins⁵ (@teehiggins5) January 7, 2018
Wake em up Ray 💯@RMIII_34 https://t.co/uFemZpCPom
— Jordan Williams (@_blessed_23) January 7, 2018
Jeremiah 29:11 🙏🏾
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. #blessed #nextchapter
Love you son♥️😘@RMIII_34 https://t.co/iyoWGIRoJ3— Lisa McCloud (@LMaria_08) January 7, 2018
🤞🏾you already know what time it is. Blessings🙏🏾 https://t.co/pEHLk63ygT
— Jordan McCloud3️⃣ (@Jordan_McCloud3) January 7, 2018
I admit that I did not see this one coming. https://t.co/Rt8lkDbg2m
— Will Vandervort (@steelerwill) January 7, 2018
Have to admit I thought Ray-Ray McCloud was right up there with Hunter Renfrow as the safest bets to return to #Clemson next year. Good speed, good vision, could contribute early as a punt returner.
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) January 7, 2018
Ray-Ray McCloud was the ultimate team player at Clemson- embraced working at DB for the betterment of the team and contributed at CB after injuries. Best of luck to him.
— Matt Connolly (@MattConnolly___) January 7, 2018
Ray-Ray McCloud was gracious to the media during his time at Clemson. Wish him the best at the next level.
— Brad Senkiw (@BradSenkiw) January 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/ClemsonFB/status/950063615410917376
Thank you for giving me a opportunity @ClemsonFB 🙏🏾 https://t.co/acr2WVT793
— RayRay McCloud III (@RMIII_34) January 7, 2018
Give God all the Glory 🙏🏾#BESTISYETTOCOME🐅 pic.twitter.com/J0kjNGrLBF
— RayRay McCloud III (@RMIII_34) January 7, 2018