Rutgers Scarlet Knights · DB RoomDB
#22 Michael Clayton
Class SOStatus ReturningHt / Wt 6'0" · 190 lbHometown Warner Robins, GA · Northside
Depth-chart placement
Michael Clayton is on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights roster but is not placed on the maintained two-deep. Role and placement populate automatically once he appears on the published chart.
Background & career
Michael Clayton is a defensive back for Rutgers, standing 6'0" and weighing 190 pounds. From Warner Robins, Georgia, Clayton attended Northside High School, where he played both defensive back and wide receiver under coach Ben Bailey. During his junior year, he recorded 35 tackles, seven passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble, earning second-team all-region honors on defense. Clayton also competed in track and field, posting a 10.44 100-meter time. He redshirted during the 2025 season and is eligible to compete in 2026.
Rutgers2025 — presentRecruiting3-star · No. 502 nationalOriginWarner Robins, GA · Northside