Michael Clayton II
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| Illinois Fighting Illini – No. 7 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
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| High school | Miami Edison (Miami, Florida) |
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| Born: | December 11, 2007 |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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Michael Clayton II is an American football quarterback for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Early life
Clayton II attended Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida, before transferring to Miami Edison Senior High School in Miami, Florida, for his senior year.[1] He committed to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini over offers from Auburn, Louisville, Miami, Nebraska, Ole Miss, and SMU.[2][3]
College career
Heading into his true freshman season in 2026, Clayton II was named the team's backup quarterback behind Katin Houser.[4] He replaced an injured Houser in week 6 and completed six of eight passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime win over Michigan State.[5]
References
- ↑ Richey, Scott. "Michael Clayton back on Illinois campus — again". The News-Gazette. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ Kinley, Glenn. "Bielema's film breakdown: Quarterback Michael Clayton". WCIA.com. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ Benjamin, Marcus. "High-upside 2026 QB Michael Clayton officially signs with Illinois". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ Gourdie, Carson. "Michael Clayton takes backup QB role from Carson Boyd, leads Illinois to win over Michigan State". FOX Illinois. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
- ↑ Richey, Scott. "Grades are in: Michael Clayton II leads Illini to dramatic Big Ten road win". The News-Gazette. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
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