Two Clemson receivers picked in sixth round of NFL draft
Clemson has put its share of receivers in the NFL in recent years. Deon Cain and Ray Ray McLeod will have their shots.
The two Clemson Tigers went nearly back-to-back Saturday in the sixth round of the NFL draft. The Indianapolis Colts selected Cain with the 185th pick overall. McCloud went two picks later to the Buffalo Bills.
With the two selections, seven Clemson receivers have been drafted in past six years, the most of any school during that span.
Cain finished with more than 2,000 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns during his three seasons with the Tigers, including a career-high nine touchdown receptions in 2016 when Clemson won the national title.
Cain led Clemson with 734 receiving yards and six touchdown receptions last season. He finished his career with 20 touchdown catches, tied for fourth in school history.
McCloud was a steady receiver, as well as a threat in the return game. He finished with a career-high 503 receiving yards this year and also returned a punt for a score.
Three Clemson players were taken in the NFL draft. Dorian O'Daniel was taken in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs. It is the 11th consecutive year Clemson has had at least three players selected in the NFL draft.
Three more Tigers agreed to free-agent deals including former Lower Richland standout Marcus Edmond. The defensive back signed with the San Diego Chargers.
Edmond missed most of his senior season with a foot injury. As a junior, he had 19 tackles and an interception.
Clemson offensive lineman Taylor Hearn signed with the Carolina Panthers, and defensive back Ryan Carter will join McCloud with the Buffalo Bills.
This story was originally published April 28, 2018 at 4:11 PM with the headline "Two Clemson receivers picked in sixth round of NFL draft."