Michael Rashard Clayton (born October 13, 1982 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) was drafted with the 15th selection of the 2004 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a wide receiver. During his rookie season, Clayton led all NFL rookies and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 80 receptions for 1193 yards. He also led his team with 7 touchdowns in 2004.

Clayton played college football at Louisiana State where he was part of the NCAA co-champion LSU Tigers.

During his three years with LSU, he caught 182 passes for 2,582 yards and 21 TDs for the Tigers… Holds the LSU record for career TD receptions with 21… Finished second in school history in receptions with 182, just one shy of tying Wendell Davis' record of 183… Ranked fourth in career receiving yards with 2,582 and seventh in career 100-yard games… Is the only player in LSU history to have at least 700 yards receiving in three straight seasons…

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