NFL Records
Mark Clayton
WR
· Louisville
Mark Clayton is a wide receiver who played college football at Louisville. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 8th round (223rd overall pick) of the 1983 NFL Draft. He recorded 582 career receptions for 8,974 yards and 84 touchdowns in 158 games. Despite being a late-round pick, Mark Clayton went on to play 158 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
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Draft Class Context
Mark Clayton was the 26th of 34 WRs selected in the 1983 draft. The 223rd overall pick has been used 44 times in draft history. Louisville had 2 players drafted in 1983, including Richard Tharpe.