Ralph Clayton was drafted No. 47 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Ralph Clayton came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Ralph Clayton.
USC
Penn State
Alabama · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Southern Illinois
Michigan in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
#89
Nico Collins
WR · HOU · 2021
Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
#3
Braylon Edwards
WR · CLE · 2005
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#4
Desmond Howard
WR · WAS · 1992
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Amani Toomer
WR · NYG · 1996
Michigan
#29
Derrick Alexander
WR · CLE · 1994
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ralph Clayton in the 1980 NFL Draft
Ralph Clayton is a Wide receiver out of Michigan selected No. 47 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ralph Clayton drafted?
Ralph Clayton was selected No. 47 overall by the New York Jets in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ralph-clayton.
What college did Ralph Clayton play for?
Ralph Clayton played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Ralph Clayton's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/ralph-clayton.