Michael Clayton

Michael Rashard Clayton was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 13, 1982. Before attending Louisiana State University, Clayton completed his high school studies from Christian Life (Baton Rouge, LA). In the year 2004, Clayton debuted professionally for Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NFL in 2004 and for his entire 3 year career played for them.

The season of 2004 was Michael Clayton's best year, he hauled in 80 receptions, caught 7 TD passes and had 1193 receiving yards.

Clayton can be described as an amazingly fit physical receiver who is equally good in pass-catching as also in run-blocking. He showcases fearlessness over the field and great route-running ability. He displays a knack for catching passes and also consistently fights for yards after catch.

Clayton has played in 84 career games with 56 starts. He has to his name 221 receptions for 2,936 yards and 10 touchdowns. Has rushed 18 times for 100 yards, caught one two-point conversion attempt, returned one punt for two yards, returned 11 kickoffs for 241 yards.

At Atlanta(12/14/08), Clayton made his 200th reception.

Clayton has tied for the team lead receiving yards in 16 games during his career, has caught 7 passes of 40 or more and 39 passes of 20 or more yards. Has at least one reception in 70 of his 83 career games.

Clayton set the Buccaneers' record for most receiving yards (1,193), receiving touchdowns (7) and receptions (80) in his rookie season in 2004. It is one of the five most prolific by a first-year wideout in NFL history.

Tampa Bay’s first-round selection (15th overall) in 2004. The highest wide receiver ever taken by the Buccaneers and just the second wideout selected by Tampa Bay in the first round.