Nick McCloud (born July 9, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL).

College career

He played

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at Notre Dame and

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Statistics

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

McCloud signed with the

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as an

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on May 1, 2021. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021.

Cincinnati Bengals

McCloud was claimed off waivers by the

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on September 1, 2021. He was waived on November 4, 2021.

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On November 8, 2021, McCloud was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad. After the Bills were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022.

New York Giants

On August 31, 2022, McCloud was claimed off waivers by the

NFL career statistics

References

External links

NC State Wolfpack bioNotre Dame Fighting Irish bioCincinnati Bengals bio
1998 births Living people Players of American football from South Carolina American football cornerbacks NC State Wolfpack football players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players Cincinnati Bengals players Buffalo Bills players New York Giants players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub