Coaching philosophy
How Clayton teaches the game, in their own words.
Not listed yet.
Accolades
Awards and staff honors along the way.
2024 · Broyles Award nominee
2024 · National champion (staff)
Coaches who run a similar book
Ranked by how many systems they share with Clayton. Runs on the systems both coaches picked, not guesswork.
Safeties · Akron
2 shared
Def. Pass Game Coord. / CBs · Ohio
2 shared
DC/DB · Virginia
2 shared
Outside Linebackers/Defensive Ends · MTSU
2 shared
Linebackers · Kent State
2 shared
The book
The systems this coach runs. Shared vocabulary: picking the same system links similar-style coaches.
Defense
Specialties
What this coach is known for developing.
Recruiting territory
Where this coach has living-room relationships.
Background
Alma mater
South Carolina
Hometown
Danville, VA
Playing days
NT, South Carolina, 1999-2002
Coaching since
2003 · season 24