Mark Clayton (American football, born 1982)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
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| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Sam Houston (Arlington, Texas) | ||||
| College: | Oklahoma (2000–2004) | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 | ||||
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Mark Jermaine Clayton (born July 2, 1982) is an American former professional
College career
After
His profile exploded in 2003, as he garnered
Clayton's 2004 senior year again netted
Clayton obtained his communications degree in 2010 through the university's degree completion program.[3]
Professional career
Pre-draft
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+3⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
193 lb (88 kg) |
30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
4.41 s | 1.53 s | 2.64 s | 4.07 s | 6.95 s | 36+1⁄2 in (0.93 m) |
9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) |
x reps | 21 |
| All values from NFL Combine[4]
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Baltimore Ravens
Clayton was the 22nd overall selection in the first round of the
He started his rookie season slowly due to various injuries but picked up speed during the latter part of the season; a major part of his rehabilitation process was guided by his best friend Christopher Pannozzo. He finished the year with 44 receptions for 471 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 8 rushes for 33 yards and a touchdown.2006
In his second year, his stats improved significantly, with 67 receptions for 939 yards and 5 touchdowns.
2007
In 2007, Clayton had 48 receptions for 531 yards, down from his impressive 2006 season. He dealt with various injuries throughout the 2007 season, but was active for most of it.
2008
In 2008, Clayton had some bright spots during the year. He had 4 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns, 5 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, and 4 catches for 128 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Ravens won each game. Clayton had receptions of 70, 48, and 53 yards.
In Week 13, at the division rival Cincinnati Bengals, Clayton had what was arguably the best game of his career. He had five receptions for 164 yards, which included a 70-yard receiving touchdown, the second longest touchdown of his career. He also had one pass attempt on a trick end-around play, which he completed for a 32-yard touchdown pass to fellow wide receiver Derrick Mason, the only touchdown pass of his career. Clayton helped the Ravens rout the Bengals 34–3.
Clayton finished the season with 695 yards on 41 receptions, 3 receiving TDs, 1 rushing TD, and 1 passing TD.
2009
Clayton had his least productive year as a full-time, healthy starter in 2009, as QB Joe Flacco targeted WR Mason, TE Todd Heap, and RB Ray Rice more than Clayton. In fact, Rice led the team in receptions for much of the year. Clayton finished the season with 34 receptions for 480 yards, and 2 scores.
St. Louis Rams
2010
On September 6, 2010, Clayton was traded to the St. Louis Rams along with a seventh round pick in the 2011 NFL draft in exchange for a sixth round selection in the 2011 NFL draft. In his first game as a Ram and having only been with the club less than a week Clayton caught 10 passes for 119 yards (two touchdowns) to lead the team in both categories. In Week 5, Clayton was placed on injury reserve with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, which ended his season. Before the injury, he had emerged as a valued veteran presence on the team, and rookie Sam Bradford's top receiving target. He was re-signed by the Rams on August 31, 2011.
2011
In the 2011 season, Clayton played in two games, starting one, and caught three passes for 26 yards.
Retirement
In May 2013, Clayton announced his retirement from football. He finished his career with 260 receptions for 3,448 yards and 14 touchdowns.[7]
NFL career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | Rushing | Passing | |||||||||||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | |||
| 2005 | BAL | 14 | 44 | 471 | 10.7 | 47 | 2 | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BAL | 16 | 67 | 939 | 14.0 | 87 | 5 | 7 | -30 | -4.3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | 16 | 48 | 531 | 11.1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | 16 | 41 | 695 | 17.0 | 70 | 3 | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| 2009 | BAL | 14 | 34 | 480 | 14.1 | 54 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | STL | 5 | 23 | 306 | 11.9 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | STL | 2 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 83 | 260 | 3,448 | 13.3 | 87 | 14 | 26 | 118 | 4.5 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 1 | |
Entrepreneur
Mark Clayton is the founder of Livv Headphones. He also founded a Christian based clothing line called MyChristianT (MCT).[8]
References
- ^ a b "Oklahoma Sooners Football Individual Offensive Records" (PDF). SoonerSports.com. University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
- ^ "All-American: Mark Clayton". SoonerSports.com. University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. Archived from the original on July 18, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
- ^ Corley, James (May 15, 2010). "Clayton gets his degree". The Oklahoman. p. 4C. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- ^ USA Today draft profiles
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "OU in the Draft". SoonerSports.com. University of Oklahoma Athletic Department. Archived from the original on July 18, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2007.
- ^ Wilson, Aaron. "Former Ravens first-rounder Mark retiring". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ McIlwain, Randy (May 3, 2011). "Rams Player Locked Out But Not Locked Down". Retrieved January 12, 2012.