Michael Clayton II
Michael Clayton II
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Career Arc
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Illinois
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Illinois
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 3 Illinois players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -7 net (20 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Illinois · Last season: 9-4 (AP #23) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #24
Background
High School Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and Rivals Position ranks: #49 (ESPN), #53 (247), #91 (Rivals) State ranks: #107 (247), #139 (ESPN), #144 (Rivals) Played for head coach Luther Campbell at Miami Edison Four-year letterwinner and three-year starting quarterback Threw for over 6,0...