Michael Clayton II
Freshman quarterback on Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 210 lb · Orlando, FL · Miami Edison
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 1358 nationally · Signed with Illinois
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Freshman quarterback on Illinois's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Illinois in 2026.
From Orlando, FL.
His career
2026
- Signed with Illinois3-star out of Miami Edison
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real role in the quarterback room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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...