Drafted 15th overall in the 1st round of the 2004 draft, Michael Clayton arrived from LSU. He last played in 2011 with NYG, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 20.7 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 2nd percentile among WRs, below average for the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 223 catches for 2,955 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 202#
College
LSU
Draft
Rd 1, 15th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2011
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology93th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed5▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst18▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility76▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size74▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 8 NFL seasons on file, Michael Clayton has played in 82 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: TB (2004–2009), NYG (2010–2011).
He has rushed for 100 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 223 passes for 2,955 yards and 10 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2004 with TB: 1,193 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 20.7, in the 2nd percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game27 vs NO, 2006 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game145 on 9 catches, 1 TD vs LAC, 2004 Week 14
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 34 4.3/g | 504 63/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 46 5.8/g | 689 86/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 27 4.5/g | 362 60/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 53 5.3/g | 831 83/g | 4 |
| In wins | 5 | 20 4.0/g | 294 59/g | 1 |
| In losses | 11 | 60 5.5/g | 899 82/g | 6 |
| On grass | 13 | 62 4.8/g | 900 69/g | 6 |
| On turf | 3 | 18 6.0/g | 293 98/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 3 | 18 6.0/g | 293 98/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 62 4.8/g | 900 69/g | 6 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | WAS | 7 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 47.3 |
| Week 2 | SEA | 6 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 3 | LV | 2 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 41.4 |
| Week 4 | DEN | 7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 91 yds, 1 TD | 74.2 |
| Week 5 | NO | 24 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 59.8 |
| Week 6 | LAR | 8 rec, 142 yds, 0 TD | 88.3 |
| Week 7 | CHI | -4 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 9 | KC | 5 rec, 90 yds, 0 TD | 45.2 |
| Week 10 | ATL | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD | 68.2 |
| Week 11 | SF | 4 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD | 63.6 |
| Week 12 | CAR | 8 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD | 65.3 |
| Week 13 | ATL | 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 9 rec, 145 yds, 1 TD | 82.9 |
| Week 15 | NO | 4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD | 55.8 |
| Week 16 | CAR | 4 rec, 66 yds, 2 TD | 68.5 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 2 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD | 77.1 |
Michael Clayton — common questions
- What position does Michael Clayton play?
- Michael Clayton is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Michael Clayton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Clayton has played for TB (2004–2009), NYG (2010–2011).
- Where did Michael Clayton go to college?
- Michael Clayton played college football at LSU.
- When was Michael Clayton drafted?
- Michael Clayton was selected in round 1, 15th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Michael Clayton scored?
- Michael Clayton has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 receiving).
- What is Michael Clayton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Michael Clayton rated 42.8 for 2011, the 32nd percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Sean TaylorFS · pick 5
- Kellen WinslowTE · pick 6
- Roy WilliamsWR · pick 7
- DeAngelo HallS · pick 8
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