Mark Clayton was drafted No. 223 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #223
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 785th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Mark Clayton came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 785th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7697% of career value
- Final season
- 199310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 223
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Clayton.
Illinois College
Stanford
Minnesota
Hawai'i
Louisville in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Mark Clayton
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Oklahoma
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Clayton in the 1983 NFL Draft
Mark Clayton is a Wide receiver out of Louisville selected No. 223 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Mark Clayton drafted?
Mark Clayton was selected No. 223 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mark-clayton.
What college did Mark Clayton play for?
Mark Clayton played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Mark Clayton's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/mark-clayton.