Michael Clayton
Sophomore defensive back on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 190 lb · Warner Robins, GA · Northside
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 503 nationally · Signed with Rutgers
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive back on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rutgers in 2025.
Michael Clayton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Rutgers3-star out of Northside
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Rutgers -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Duron Harmon went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
2025 (Freshman): Did not see game action. Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Ben Bailey at Northside ... played defensive back and wide receiver during scholastic career ... finished junior season with 35 tackles, seven passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble ... second team all-region on...
The secondary · Rutgers
- #1Kaj Sanders64 tackles · 2025
- #4Kevyn Humes16 tackles · 2025
- #20Chris Joines6 tackles · 2025
- #16Jessie Ofurie5 tackles · 2025
- #22Michael Claytonno box-score line yet
24 more on the roster · Rutgers team page