Clay Johnston (American football)
Clay Johnston is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Baylor. Clay has three brothers Kody, Kole, and Cade.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | August 8, 1996 Green Bay, Wisconsin | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Wylie (Abilene, Texas) | ||
| College: | Baylor | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 234 | ||
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
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College career
Johnston missed several games in 2017.[1] Johnston was a second-team all-Big 12 Conference selection in 2018 after recording a team-high 99 tackles. As a senior, he made 58 tackles, eight for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and five pass breakups. Johnston only played six games due to a knee injury that ended his season early. He was again named to the second-team All-Big 12.[2]
Professional career
Johnston was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft.[2]
Personal life
His father, Kent Johnston, was a strength coach for over two decades in the NFL, and was also Brett Favre’s best man for his wedding.[3]
References
- DaSilva, Cameron (April 25, 2020). "Rams select ILB Clay Johnston with 234rd overall pick in NFL draft". Rams Wire. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- Jackson, Stu (April 25, 2020). "Rams select LB Clay Johnston with 234th pick". Rams.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- Knight, Mandy (April 23, 2020). "Baylor LB Clay Johnston Bound for Success in NFL". Fox 44 News. Retrieved April 25, 2020.