Elite playmaker commits to Clemson

Tony Crumpton by Assoc. Editor -

4-star running back and high priority Clemson target Ray Ray McCloud Ray Ray McCloud

Wide Receiver

5-10, 170

Tampa, FL

ESPN:

View Full Profile III has committed to Clemson on Monday evening during a live stream event on the Bright House Sports Network. McCloud chose the Tigers over his finalists - Florida, UCLA and Maryland.

McCloud has been a national recruit with over 45 offers and projects as an explosive slot receiver for the Tigers and also could be used on special teams.

This is a another Florida recruiting gem hauled in by Swinney and the rest of the Clemson coaching staff. Young running backs coach Tony Elliot played a pivotal role in the commit of the young star athlete. McCloud's father told TigerNet last week about Elliot: "Coach Elliot really got him going on Clemson," he said. He's been recruiting him hard. He knows that he would be happy there. The atmosphere of the place. It's a great school. The love of the city and the school."

As a junior, he rushed for 2316 yards and had 26 rushing touchdowns and also had 9 catches for 192 yards and a score.

Click here to view McCloud pick the Tigers

I have officially committed to the Clenson University & I thank God for this opportunity. #Gotigers #allin pic.twitter.com/gt4DsMaJVZ — LT Gutta??an™ (@RM3_legendz19xx) July 28, 2014

GREAT DAY TO BE A CLEMSON TIGER!!! #ClemsonFamily — Coach Jeff Scott (@coach_jeffscott) July 28, 2014

My man @Coach_TElliott is one of the best recruiters in the country!!! — Coach Jeff Scott (@coach_jeffscott) July 28, 2014