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Ray-Ray McCloud, Pittsburgh Steelers, Wide Receiver RayRay McCloud is a 5-9, 175-pound Running Back from Tampa, FL...Rushed for 2316 yards on 300 carries as a junior....26 rushing touchdowns a...

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

The Greenville News Ray-Ray McCloud is preparing for his sixth NFL season. He credits a spring with Dabo Swinney as his 'dad' for his success.

JUNE 21, 2023 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Ray-Ray McCloud's spin-cycle kick return goes for 53 yards San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud's spin-cycle kick return goes for 53 yards as he responds after previous fumbled punt retu...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • NFL.COM

NFL wild-card playoffs drip check: Ray-Ray McCloud III goes edgy; CeeDee Lamb goes classy The NFL playoffs are officially upon us and six teams brought their best on the field - and off of it - during Super Wild Card Weekend.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Fills versatile role with new club McCloud went without a target across 12 snaps on offense in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact McCloud had played north of 40 percent of the snaps on offense in each of the 49ers' previous four games, but with Deebo Samuel (ankle/knee) returning to action for the regular-season finale, McCloud saw his role get downsized. The 26-year-old is slated to serve as a depth piece within the 49ers' receiving corps heading into the postseason, with McCloud most likely to provide his biggest impact in the return game for the duration of San Francisco's postseason run. He appeared in all 17 games during the regular season, logging 243 receiving yards, 78 rushing yards, two total touchdowns and 955 combined return yards.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts long catch in win McCloud had one reception (two targets) for 41 yards in Sunday's 37-34 overtime win over the Raiders.

Impact McCloud produced a big-splash play for the second consecutive week, although this one fell short of going for a touchdown. The return specialist is proving that he can be a home-run threat on offense, but his role is too inconsistent to be relied upon in fantasy. McCloud has recorded more than one reception just once this season (Week 7), so more of the same can be expected against the Cardinals on Sunday.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud III Speeds Down the Field on a 42-Yard Catch and Run San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III picked up 42 yards on a pass from quarterback Brock Purdy,

JANUARY 2, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Rips off huge TD run McCloud broke off a 71-yard touchdown run and did not catch his lone target in Saturday's 37-20 win over Washington.

Impact McCloud did his best Deebo Samuel (knee/ankle) impression when he took a wide zone handoff for a 71-yard touchdown. It was the return specialist's fourth rushing attempt this season, with the previous three tallying just seven yards back in Week 14. McCloud's usage as a receiver hasn't increased in the two games sans Samuel, so this unique touchdown run shouldn't have fantasy managers rushing to the waiver wire ahead of San Francisco's Week 17 matchup against Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud III se Escapa y Corre para 71 Yardas y un TD El WR Ray-Ray McCloud III corrió para 71 yardas y una anotación para poner a los 49ers al frentre en el marcador en el segundo cuarto.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Ray-Ray McCloud III Races 71 Yards for a Touchdown Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III took the handoff 71 yards to the end zone for a 49ers score.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Garners three targets in win McCloud caught one of three targets for 16 yards in Thursday's 21-13 win over Seattle.

Impact McCloud was elevated to third on the receiver depth chart with Deebo Samuel (ankle) sidelined, but his offensive usage did not expand much with the elevated role. The return specialist combined for 84 return yards for fantasy league's that factor in that statistic. Samuel is likely to miss Week 16's contest against Washington, giving McCloud another shot to generate value as a cheap DFS flier against the Commanders next Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees boost in snap count McCloud logged 28 snaps on offense (44 percent) and caught his lone target for 11 yards in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact McCloud saw an uptick in offensive snaps in the second half of Sunday's blowout win after Deebo Samuel (ankle) was carted off the field. The latter suffered a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss time. Jauan Jennings would figure to step into Deebo's starting wideout role, with McCloud seeing in an increase in playing time in addition to his usual work as the team's primary return specialist. Neither backup figures to see huge increases in targets, but some deep-league value could be had for as long as Samuel is sidelined, starting with Thursday's tilt against Seattle.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 12-yard catch McCloud played six of the 49ers' 70 snaps on offense and recorded a 12-yard reception in Sunday's 13-0 win over the Saints.

Impact After failing to corral his lone target in the 49ers' Week 11 win over the Cardinals, McCloud got back on the stat sheet Sunday with his 11th catch of the season. The former Clemson standout is clearly behind Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings on the depth chart at receiver and is unlikely to see his role expand unless one of those three players misses time.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in MNF win McCloud failed to catch his lone target in Monday's 38-10 win over the Cardinals.

Impact McCloud logged seven snaps on offense (14 percent) while serving his usual role as the team's primary kick returner. The veteran wideout was coming off of a nice three-game stretch where he averaged 36.3 receiving yards and scored one touchdown before Monday's zero. McCloud's minimal role on offense makes him a fantasy afterthought heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Saints on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts big play in win McCloud caught his lone target for 33 yards in Sunday's 22-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Jimmy Garoppolo caught the Chargers in cover zero and dialed up McCloud on a streak for a big gain. It was the return specialist's only target on seven offensive snaps (10 percent). The 26-year-old has big-play ability, but he is too low on the depth chart to rely upon in fantasy. McCloud will continue serving as the team's No. 4 wideout and return man against the Cardinals next Monday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimmy Garoppolo Pin Points Ray-Ray McCloud III for a 33-Yard Gain San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sent a 33-yard sideline loft to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Garoppolo's 33-yard sideline loft to McCloud is picture perfect San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's 33-yard sideline loft to wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud is picture perfect.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • NFL.COM

Nabs one catch in spot start McCloud caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Rams.

Impact McCloud got the start alongside Brandon Aiyuk after Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) were forced to miss Sunday's contest. The return specialist logged 30 snaps on offense (57 percent) and did his thing on special teams (100 yards on five combined returns). McCloud's usage in the passing game didn't increase despite the elevated role, all but confirming that last week's career fantasy day was an outlier. The 26-year-old should resume his backup role when the 49ers return healthier from the upcoming bye week.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers once again find themselves in midseason hole

The issues are different but the predicament is similar for the San Francisco 49ers, who once again find themselves scuffling along near the midpoint of the season searching for a...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another former Tiger scores first career NFL TD Travis Etienne wasn’t the only former Clemson standout to score his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday. Former Tiger and current San Franc...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • THECLEMSONINSIDER.COM

Scores first TD of career McCloud hauled in all four targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-23 loss to Kansas City.

Impact McCloud came out of nowhere to post his best offensive game as a professional. The 25-year-old didn't benefit from an injured starter nor a notable increase in playing time (25 percent of offensive snaps), so we have to write this off as a career game in unique circumstances. There is no reason to believe that the return specialist will produce these results moving forward. McCloud will continue to handle return duties and serve as the 49ers' fourth receiver on the depth chart against the Rams next Sunday.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ray-Ray McCloud III Anota su Primera Recepción de Touchdown El WR Ray-Ray McCloud III atrapó el pase del QB Jimmy Garoppolo con la punta de los dedos para darle seis puntos a los 49ers.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Ray-Ray McCloud III Records First-Career Touchdown Reception San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the team's Week 7 matc...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Mariota accounts for 3 TDs, Falcons beat 49ers 28-14

Marcus Mariota threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score against the NFL’s top-ranked defense, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 28-14 victory over the San Francisc...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ray-Ray McCloud III Shakes Off Multiple Defenders for a 35-Yard Punt Return San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III ran through the Atlanta Falcons on a 35-yard punt return.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • 49ERS.COM