McCloud had 49 catches, 503 yards, and one touchdown and additionally, he averaged 12.2 yards on 25 punt returns with one electrifying score against N.C. State. So who will fill his role after the early departure?
Senior Hunter Renfrow is penciled in as the slot receiver with sophomore Tee Higgins likely to replace the departed Deon Cain at the boundary position. Last season, McCloud replaced Artavis Scott at the field position and Amari Rodgers will likely replace him in 2018.
When Rodgers, a Knoxville Catholic High four-star recruit, enrolled in Clemson in June, no one knew if the freshman would see the field on game days in Death Valley, but he was able to avoid a redshirt and contribute in 2017.