Clemson commits continue to shine on Friday nights

McCloud had 200 yards and two touchdowns for Sickles

by Nikki Hood - Staff Writer - Sunday, September 14, 2014, 5:05 PM

The future at the quarterback position is bright for Clemson.

Clemson quarterback commits Tucker Israel Tucker Israel
Quarterback
6-0, 195
Orlando, FL
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View Full Profile and Kelly Bryant Kelly Bryant
Quarterback
6-4, 205
Piedmont, SC
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View Full Profile continued their strong seasons and put up big numbers – both will likely compete with Nick Schuessler for the right to back up Deshaun Watson in 2015.

Israel completed 26-of-41 passes for 437 yards and five touchdowns in Lake Nona’s 35-14 win over Colonial, in becoming Florida’s all-time leader in completions (720) and passing yards (10,726).

Despite his increasing numbers, Israel told TigerNet Saturday that it is all quiet on the recruiting front and that he is “locked in” with Clemson.

Piedmont (SC) Wren quarterback Kelly Bryant was 25-for-43 for 354 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 52 rushing yards in Wren’s 30-25 victory over arch-rival Easley.

Other commits

*Tampa (FL) Sickles athlete and Clemson commit Ray Ray McCloud Ray Ray McCloud
Wide Receiver
5-10, 170
Tampa, FL
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View Full Profile was held to just 39 yards a week ago a loss to Durant, but refused to be stopped Friday night against Newsome.

McCloud took the Gryphon’s opening play from scrimmage 42 yards for a touchdown. The 5-9, 175 pounder carried the ball 27 times in Sickles 27-14 victory over Newsome. He finished the night with 200 yards and two touchdowns.

*Tampa Bay Tech quarterback Deon Cain Deon Cain
Athlete
6-2, 200
Tampa, FL
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View Full Profile –who will play wide receiver at Clemson – completed 14-of-29 passes for 128 yards, while rushing for 111 yards and three touchdowns in Tech’s 34-20 loss to Durant.

*Decatur (GA) Columbia wide receiver Shadell Bell Shadell Bell
Wide Receiver
6-3, 190
Decatur, GA
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View Full Profile had three catches for 60 yards and touchdown in a 55-0 win over Stone Mountain. He also added two sacks and four tackles on defense while playing just a quarter and a half in the blowout.

*Sterling (VA) Dominion linebacker Chad Smith Chad Smith
Outside Linebacker
6-4, 215
Sterling, VA
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View Full Profile was busy on both sides of the ball. Defensively he accounted for eight tackles, one sack and a blocked field goal.

Offensively, Smith saw time at tight end, wide receiver, H-back and running back and scored three touchdowns in the 62-0 win over Freedom.

*Cleveland (NC) defensive lineman Sterling Johnson Sterling Johnson
Defensive Tackle
6-5, 275
Clayton, NC
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View Full Profile accounted for seven total tackles, four tackles for loss and two sacks in Cleveland’s 35-21 win over Green Hope

*Waldorf (MD) Thomas Stone athlete Juwuan Briscoe Juwuan Briscoe
Athlete
6-1, 185
Waldorf, MD
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