The Miami Dolphins didn’t waste much time. The same day the team hosted cornerback Nick McCloud for a workout, they signed the veteran to a contract.
According to the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins hosted five defensive backs for tryouts Monday. Before the end of the day, Miami signed McCloud to its roster.
McCloud went unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft despite testing well at the Notre Dame Pro Day. Ultimately, though, he tested a lot better than what he showed on the field during his college career.
“Pro day performance could make him a height-weight-speed prospect, but he simply doesn’t play to the level of speed and athletic testing from his workout,” wrote NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein during his draft process. “McCloud lacks the instincts to squeeze routes and play chess with quarterbacks. The measurables are good but the tape is below average.”
McCloud began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent for the Cincinnati Bengals. Most recently, he was with the Chicago Bears last season.
In 2025, he posted 27 combined tackles and two pass defenses in 15 games.
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