How Acquired:Agreed to terms with the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent.
Pro Career: Released by the New York Giants
prior to the start of the 2005 NFL regular season. September 4, 2005.
(2004)
New York Giants: Played in 10 games as a reserve running back and on special
teams. (2003) New England Patriots: Played in five games with
one start for New England had a career-high five rushing touchdowns. Gained 118
yards on 27 carries. (1999-2003) Kansas City Chiefs: 2002: Played
in 14 games while gaining 115 yards on 49 carries, a career high.2001: Played
in 15 games mostly on special teams.2000: Played in 16 games mostly on special
teams, managing to return 36 kickoffs for 779 yards, was part of the kick coverage
team as well.1999: Played in 11 games gaining 128 yards in 35 carries. College:
Boston College Finished his career as Boston College's all-time leading
rusher. Gained 3,597 yards on 614 carries, and garnered 25 touchdowns in 45 games
at BC. Named a consensus 1st-team All-American. Held a BC and Big East conference
single-season record by rushing for 1,729 yards on 308 carries. Set a Big East
single-season record of 6.5 yards-per-carry average as a junior. Recruited to
Boston College by New York Giants coach and former BC head coach Tom Coughlin.
Personal: Born Michael Alexander Cloud on July 1, 1975 in Charleston,
S.C, the son of Ethel and Charles Cloud. He attended Portsmouth (R.I.) High where
he amassed 1,958 yards and scored 30 touchdowns as a senior. Awarded USA Today's
Rhode Island Player of the Year. Was a 3-time all-state and all-county honoree
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