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Michael Clayton

WR

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. Few match his air-yards share, which grades in the 86th percentile. 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
48.3

56th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14-0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.13
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed5▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst12▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility80▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size70▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability21▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share14▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share86▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency51▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011NYG42.83
2010NYG41.42219
2009TB20.712162301
2008TB49.2145384841
2007TB46.8122222301
2006TB48.31241333561
2005TB49.211232372
2004TB76.516308011937

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
18
3.0/g
185
31/g
1
Away6
15
2.5/g
171
29/g
0
In division5
13
2.6/g
143
29/g
0
Out of division7
20
2.9/g
213
30/g
1
In wins3
10
3.3/g
99
33/g
1
In losses9
23
2.6/g
257
29/g
0
On grass7
20
2.9/g
207
30/g
1
On turf5
13
2.6/g
149
30/g
0
Indoors2
6
3.0/g
69
35/g
0
Outdoors10
27
2.7/g
287
29/g
1

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 2ATL5 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD50.5
Week 3CAR1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 5NO27 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD43
Week 6CIN6 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD70.2
Week 7PHI4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 8NYG1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD27.7
Week 9NO2 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 10CAR2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD46
Week 11WAS5 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD41
Week 12DAL2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 13PIT3 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD63.6

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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