Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton is a three-star recruit from Warner Robins, GA, out of Northside (No. 503 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Clayton comes from
- Warner Robins, GA
- Northside
- About 750 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 503 in the 2025 class.
- On the Rutgers roster since 2025
Where Clayton fits
Rutgers lists 29 defensive backs this season.
Rutgers defensive backs with a game this season
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Northside
Also from Warner Robins, GA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Pass share
44.0%
221 pass / 281 run
Plays / game
62.8
8 games
Team sack rate
7.8%
255 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Duron Harmon went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Two seasons at Rutgers
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school NorthsideWarner Robins, GA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 503 in the 2025 class. Signed with Rutgers.Also from Northside: Ricardo Jones (Vanderbilt) and Chastan Brown (Florida State).
2025
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Northside