WR Michael Clayton: Bucs re-sign Clayton
by Matthew Postins of BucsBlitz.com, March 3, 2009 at 12:32pm ET

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today announced that they have re-signed WR Michael Clayton. Terms were not disclosed. Clayton (6-4, 215), a veteran of five NFL seasons, has played in 71 career games with 45 starts along with one playoff game and has 205 career receptions for 2,706 yards and nine touchdowns while also rushing 18 times for 100 yards. He has also returned 11 kickoffs for 241 yards. Clayton, Tampa Bay's first round selection (15th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft, has recorded at least one reception in 62 of his 71 career games. In his rookie season, Clayton set a Buccaneers rookie record for most receptions (80), receiving yards (1,193) and receiving touchdowns (seven), ranking as one of the five most prolific seasons by a first-year wideout in NFL history. This past season Clayton recorded his 200th career reception as he finished the year with 38 receptions for 484 yards and one touchdown.

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Michael Clayton
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 215
Position: WR
Date of Birth: 10/13/1982
Experience: 5
High School: Christian Life Academy
(Baton Rouge, LA)
College: LSU

2009 Scout.com NFL Free Agency Rankings (full list):
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #23 Pos Rating:


Biography:

Pro History: Selected in the first round (15th overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft. Named to the ESPN NFL All-Rookie team in 2004 after setting Bucs rookie records for receptions (80), yards (1,193) and touchdowns (7).



Career Stats: NFL.com Player Page

Personal: Full name is Michael Rashard Clayton...born in Baton Rouge, La.





2007: Finished the season with 22 receptions for 301 yards, five rushes for 22 yards and eight kickoff returns for 172 yards.

2006: Caught 33 passes for 356 yards and 1 touchdown. Finished season on injured reserve after suffering injury against Pittsburgh.

College: LSU.