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McCloud began the 2021 season as a backup quarterback to Gunner Cruz and Will Plummer. He made his first appearance with the Wildcats against [[Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football|Northern Arizona]] where he completed 6 out of 7 passing attempts for 66 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-mccloud/14749|title=Jordan McCloud|website=[[Arizona Wildcats]]}}</ref> In Week 4, he was named the starting quarterback against no. 3 [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]], becoming the third quarterback to start a game for the Wildcats in the first four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2021/9/25/22693982/jordan-mccloud-arizona-wildcats-starting-quarterback-oregon-cruz-plummer|title=Arizona to start Jordan McCloud at quarterback against Oregon|website=Arizona Desert Swarm|first=Ryan|last=Kelapire|date=September 25, 2021|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> He completed 21 of 36 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown in the 41–19 loss. McCloud started the following week against [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]] where he was 21–30 passing for 182 yards. Early in the fourth quarter, McCloud suffered a season-ending ankle and knee injury that sidelined him for the final seven games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arizona Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud shows progress in recovery from leg injuries |url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-wildcats-qb-jordan-mccloud-shows-progress-in-recovery-from-leg-injuries/article_57dc760a-6e67-11ec-82ac-2ff3ee5dbd5f.html|website=tucson.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2021/10/9/22718735/arizona-wildcats-ucla-bruins-final-score-2021-pac12-football-jordan-mccloud-red-zone-recap|title=Jordan McCloud injured in |
McCloud began the 2021 season as a backup quarterback to Gunner Cruz and Will Plummer. He made his first appearance with the Wildcats against [[Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football|Northern Arizona]] where he completed 6 out of 7 passing attempts for 66 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-mccloud/14749|title=Jordan McCloud|website=[[Arizona Wildcats]]}}</ref> In Week 4, he was named the starting quarterback against no. 3 [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]], becoming the third quarterback to start a game for the Wildcats in the first four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2021/9/25/22693982/jordan-mccloud-arizona-wildcats-starting-quarterback-oregon-cruz-plummer|title=Arizona to start Jordan McCloud at quarterback against Oregon|website=Arizona Desert Swarm|first=Ryan|last=Kelapire|date=September 25, 2021|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> He completed 21 of 36 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown in the 41–19 loss. McCloud started the following week against [[UCLA Bruins football|UCLA]] where he was 21–30 passing for 182 yards. Early in the fourth quarter, McCloud suffered a season-ending ankle and knee injury that sidelined him for the final seven games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arizona Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud shows progress in recovery from leg injuries |url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-wildcats-qb-jordan-mccloud-shows-progress-in-recovery-from-leg-injuries/article_57dc760a-6e67-11ec-82ac-2ff3ee5dbd5f.html|website=tucson.com|date=January 5, 2022 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2021/10/9/22718735/arizona-wildcats-ucla-bruins-final-score-2021-pac12-football-jordan-mccloud-red-zone-recap|title=Jordan McCloud injured in Arizona's home loss to UCLA|website=Arizona Desert Swarm|first=Brian|last=Peterson|date=October 9, 2021|access-date=July 20, 2024}}</ref> |
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In 2022, McCloud lost the starting quarterback competition to [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]] transfer [[Jayden de Laura]]. McCloud did not appear in a game and by October 8, 2022, McCloud announced that he was 'not on the team anymore.' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-backup-qb-jordan-mccloud-not-on-the-team-anymore/article_9fa29ef8-4795-11ed-b05e-0bb109a719da.html|title=Arizona backup QB Jordan McCloud 'not on the team anymore|website=[[Arizona Daily Star]]|first=Rebecca|last=Sasnett|date=October 8, 2022|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> |
In 2022, McCloud lost the starting quarterback competition to [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]] transfer [[Jayden de Laura]]. McCloud did not appear in a game and by October 8, 2022, McCloud announced that he was 'not on the team anymore.' <ref>{{cite web|url=https://tucson.com/sports/arizonawildcats/football/arizona-backup-qb-jordan-mccloud-not-on-the-team-anymore/article_9fa29ef8-4795-11ed-b05e-0bb109a719da.html|title=Arizona backup QB Jordan McCloud 'not on the team anymore|website=[[Arizona Daily Star]]|first=Rebecca|last=Sasnett|date=October 8, 2022|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> |
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=== James Madison === |
=== James Madison === |
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{{See also|2023 James Madison Dukes football team}} |
{{See also|2023 James Madison Dukes football team}} |
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In Week 1, McCloud relieved starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III in the second half against [[Bucknell Bison football|Bucknell]] where he kickstarted the offense throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 7–11 passing.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud kickstarts second half JMU offense in 38-3 rout |url=https://www.breezejmu.org/sports/quick-hits-mccloud-kickstarts-second-half-jmu-offense-in-38-3-rout/article_de19c00c-49f2-11ee-adac-53ad45cf5520.html|website=breezejmu.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In Week 2, McCloud was named the starter on the road against [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] where he led the Dukes to a 36–35 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud Enters UVA As Starter, Team Confident In His Abilities |url=https://www.dnronline.com/sports/college/james_madison/mccloud-enters-uva-as-starter-team-confident-in-his-abilities/article_0fb530bd-9680-551c-9b7d-e836830473b9.html|website=dnronline.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In Week 4 against [[Utah State Aggies football|Utah State]], he scored a career-high six total touchdowns (4 passing, 2 rushing) in a 45–38 victory. McCloud tied the program record with former Duke quarterbakcs [[Todd Centeio]], Cole Johnson and [[Vad Lee]]. Because of his performance, he was named the Manning Award Star of the Week, the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Midseason Watch List.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jmusports.com/news/2023/9/25/football-mccloud-honored-by-davey-o-brien-and-manning-awards.aspx|title=McCloud Honored by Davey O'Brien and Manning Awards|website=[[James Madison Dukes]]|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-mccloud/19056|title=Jordan McCloud|website=[[James Madison Dukes]]}}</ref> In Week 10 vs. [[UConn Huskies football|UConn]], McCloud continued his success throwing for a career high 457 yards and four touchdowns while completing 33–37 attempts in a 44–6 victory. His 453 yards of total offense was fifth most by a Dukes player in single-game history.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud has another huge day and leads No. 21 James Madison past UConn 44-6 |url=https://apnews.com/article/james-madison-dukes-uconn-connecticut-huskies-3eafa915b426c567e479e07987adf67b|website=dnronline.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In the [[2023 Armed Forces Bowl]] McCloud threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns. |
In Week 1, McCloud relieved starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III in the second half against [[Bucknell Bison football|Bucknell]] where he kickstarted the offense throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 7–11 passing.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud kickstarts second half JMU offense in 38-3 rout |url=https://www.breezejmu.org/sports/quick-hits-mccloud-kickstarts-second-half-jmu-offense-in-38-3-rout/article_de19c00c-49f2-11ee-adac-53ad45cf5520.html|website=breezejmu.com|date=September 2, 2023 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In Week 2, McCloud was named the starter on the road against [[Virginia Cavaliers football|Virginia]] where he led the Dukes to a 36–35 victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud Enters UVA As Starter, Team Confident In His Abilities |url=https://www.dnronline.com/sports/college/james_madison/mccloud-enters-uva-as-starter-team-confident-in-his-abilities/article_0fb530bd-9680-551c-9b7d-e836830473b9.html|website=dnronline.com|date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In Week 4 against [[Utah State Aggies football|Utah State]], he scored a career-high six total touchdowns (4 passing, 2 rushing) in a 45–38 victory. McCloud tied the program record with former Duke quarterbakcs [[Todd Centeio]], Cole Johnson and [[Vad Lee]]. Because of his performance, he was named the Manning Award Star of the Week, the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Midseason Watch List.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jmusports.com/news/2023/9/25/football-mccloud-honored-by-davey-o-brien-and-manning-awards.aspx|title=McCloud Honored by Davey O'Brien and Manning Awards|website=[[James Madison Dukes]]|date=September 25, 2023|access-date=September 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-mccloud/19056|title=Jordan McCloud|website=[[James Madison Dukes]]}}</ref> In Week 10 vs. [[UConn Huskies football|UConn]], McCloud continued his success throwing for a career high 457 yards and four touchdowns while completing 33–37 attempts in a 44–6 victory. His 453 yards of total offense was fifth most by a Dukes player in single-game history.<ref>{{cite web |title=McCloud has another huge day and leads No. 21 James Madison past UConn 44-6 |url=https://apnews.com/article/james-madison-dukes-uconn-connecticut-huskies-3eafa915b426c567e479e07987adf67b|website=dnronline.com|date=November 11, 2023 |access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> In the [[2023 Armed Forces Bowl]] McCloud threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns. |
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On the season, McCloud threw for 35 touchdowns and 3,657 passing yards which ranked second in the Dukes single-season passing records. He was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and also First Team All-Sun Belt. McCloud also was named Davey O'Brein National Quarterback Award Semifinalist and was named three-time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2023/11/30/sun-belt-announces-2023-football-postseason-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx|title=Sun Belt Announces 2023 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams|date=November 30, 2023|accessdate=November 30, 2023|website=sunbeltsports.org|publisher=Sun Belt Conference}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=#2 Jordan McCloud |url=https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/jordan--mccloud/19056|website=jmusports.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> |
On the season, McCloud threw for 35 touchdowns and 3,657 passing yards which ranked second in the Dukes single-season passing records. He was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and also First Team All-Sun Belt. McCloud also was named Davey O'Brein National Quarterback Award Semifinalist and was named three-time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2023/11/30/sun-belt-announces-2023-football-postseason-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx|title=Sun Belt Announces 2023 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams|date=November 30, 2023|accessdate=November 30, 2023|website=sunbeltsports.org|publisher=Sun Belt Conference}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=#2 Jordan McCloud |url=https://jmusports.com/sports/football/roster/jordan--mccloud/19056|website=jmusports.com|access-date=20 July 2024}}</ref> |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class |  Senior |
| Major | Applied Arts & Sciences[1] |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 4, 1999 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Henry B. Plant (Tampa, Florida) |
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Jordan McCloud (born November 4, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the Texas State Bobcats. He previously played for the South Florida Bulls, the Arizona Wildcats and the James Madison Dukes.
Early life and high school
McCloud grew up in Tampa, Florida and attended Henry B. Plant High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at South Florida over offers from Oregon, Boston College, Iowa State, Maryland, Bowling Green, Colorado State, Southern Miss and Toledo.[2]
College career
South Florida
McCloud redshirted during his true freshman season in 2018. During the 2019 season, he played in all 12 games and was named the starting quarterback as of the third game of the season.[3] He finished the season with completing 124 out of 224 passing attempts for 1,429 yards, 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions. During the 2020 season, he played in eight games and started in seven of them.[4] He finished the season with completing 120 out of 194 passing attempts for 1,341 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions.[5] On December 26, 2020, McCloud announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[6] On January 30, 2021, he announced that he would be transferring to Arizona.[7]
Arizona
McCloud began the 2021 season as a backup quarterback to Gunner Cruz and Will Plummer. He made his first appearance with the Wildcats against Northern Arizona where he completed 6 out of 7 passing attempts for 66 yards and a touchdown.[8] In Week 4, he was named the starting quarterback against no. 3 Oregon, becoming the third quarterback to start a game for the Wildcats in the first four games.[9] He completed 21 of 36 passes for 233 yards and one touchdown in the 41–19 loss. McCloud started the following week against UCLA where he was 21–30 passing for 182 yards. Early in the fourth quarter, McCloud suffered a season-ending ankle and knee injury that sidelined him for the final seven games.[10][11]
In 2022, McCloud lost the starting quarterback competition to Washington State transfer Jayden de Laura. McCloud did not appear in a game and by October 8, 2022, McCloud announced that he was 'not on the team anymore.' [12]
On November 25, 2022, he announced that he would be transferring to James Madison.[13][14]
James Madison
In Week 1, McCloud relieved starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III in the second half against Bucknell where he kickstarted the offense throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns on 7–11 passing.[15] In Week 2, McCloud was named the starter on the road against Virginia where he led the Dukes to a 36–35 victory.[16] In Week 4 against Utah State, he scored a career-high six total touchdowns (4 passing, 2 rushing) in a 45–38 victory. McCloud tied the program record with former Duke quarterbakcs Todd Centeio, Cole Johnson and Vad Lee. Because of his performance, he was named the Manning Award Star of the Week, the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Midseason Watch List.[17][18] In Week 10 vs. UConn, McCloud continued his success throwing for a career high 457 yards and four touchdowns while completing 33–37 attempts in a 44–6 victory. His 453 yards of total offense was fifth most by a Dukes player in single-game history.[19] In the 2023 Armed Forces Bowl McCloud threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
On the season, McCloud threw for 35 touchdowns and 3,657 passing yards which ranked second in the Dukes single-season passing records. He was named Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and also First Team All-Sun Belt. McCloud also was named Davey O'Brein National Quarterback Award Semifinalist and was named three-time Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week.[20][21]
On December 1, 2023, McCloud announced that he was once again entering the transfer portal and would leave James Madison.[22]
Texas State
On February 27, 2024, McCloud announced that he would commit to play for the Texas State Bobcats.[23]
Statistics
| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Avg | TD | INT | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
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| 2018 | Redshirt
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| 2019 | 12 | 10 | 4–6 | 124 | 224 | 55.4 | 1,429 | 6.4 | 12 | 8 | 119.5 | 105 | 283 | 2.7 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | 1–6 | 120 | 194 | 61.9 | 1,341 | 6.9 | 9 | 2 | 133.2 | 62 | 74 | 1.2 | 1 | |
| Arizona Wildcats | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 0–2 | 48 | 73 | 65.8 | 481 | 6.6 | 2 | 5 | 116.4 | 18 | 75 | 4.2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | DNP | |||||||||||||||
| James Madison Dukes | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 13 | 12 | 10–2 | 281 | 412 | 68.2 | 3,657 | 8.9 | 35 | 10 | 165.9 | 96 | 276 | 2.9 | 8 | |
| Texas State Bobcats | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0–0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Career | 36 | 31 | 15–16 | 573 | 903 | 63.5 | 6,908 | 7.7 | 58 | 25 | 143.4 | 281 | 708 | 2.5 | 13 | |
Personal life
McCloud is the younger brother of current NFL wide receiver and return specialist, Ray-Ray McCloud.[24]
References
- ^ "Jordan McCloud - 2024 Football Roster". txst.com. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ "Jordan McCloud, Plant, Dual-Threat Quarterback". 247sports.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Knight, Joey (September 14, 2019). "Plant High's Jordan McCloud starts at quarterback for USF". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Bond, Nathan (September 8, 2020). "REPORT: USF Football Redshirt Sophomore Quarterback Jordan McCloud Wins Starting Job". The Daily Stampede. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan McCloud". South Florida Bulls.
- ^ Silva, Richard (December 26, 2020). "Quarterback Jordan McCloud to enter transfer portal". usforacle.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Kelapire, Ryan (January 30, 2021). "USF transfer QB Jordan McCloud commits to Arizona". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan McCloud". Arizona Wildcats.
- ^ Kelapire, Ryan (September 25, 2021). "Arizona to start Jordan McCloud at quarterback against Oregon". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Arizona Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud shows progress in recovery from leg injuries". tucson.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Brian (October 9, 2021). "Jordan McCloud injured in Arizona's home loss to UCLA". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ Sasnett, Rebecca (October 8, 2022). "Arizona backup QB Jordan McCloud 'not on the team anymore". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Pedersen, Brian J. (November 25, 2022). "Former Arizona QB Jordan McCloud commits to James Madison". Arizona Desert Swarm. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ Spears, Justin (November 25, 2022). "Ex-Wildcats QB Jordan McCloud transfers to James Madison". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "McCloud kickstarts second half JMU offense in 38-3 rout". breezejmu.com. September 2, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "McCloud Enters UVA As Starter, Team Confident In His Abilities". dnronline.com. September 6, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "McCloud Honored by Davey O'Brien and Manning Awards". James Madison Dukes. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan McCloud". James Madison Dukes.
- ^ "McCloud has another huge day and leads No. 21 James Madison past UConn 44-6". dnronline.com. November 11, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ "Sun Belt Announces 2023 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams". sunbeltsports.org. Sun Belt Conference. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "#2 Jordan McCloud". jmusports.com. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (December 1, 2023). "James Madison QB Jordan McCloud to enter transfer portal". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ Londergan, Joe (February 27, 2024). "Texas State Football Signs Former JMU QB Jordan McCloud". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Keesee, Andrew (August 25, 2021). "Gaither linebacker not living in older brothers' shadows". WTVT. Retrieved September 25, 2023.