“If that name doesn’t register, it’s because he’s largely been renowned on special teams. He was named a first-team All-Pro on special teams in 2020 and wasn’t given a serious look as a starter on defense in his four-year run with the Colts.”
“The main concern with McCloud are his fumbles. He has 11 in his four-year career and four with the Steelers last season.
But there’s also the receiving upside to McCloud, who had 39 receptions for 277 yards last season, almost exclusively out of the slot. That reception figure would have ranked fourth on the 49ers roster last season.