John Clay was drafted No. 15 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 12 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 12
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 546th at Missouri
The pick
How John Clay came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
12 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 12
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 546th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of John Clay.
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
Boston College
BYU
Missouri in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Clay in the 1987 NFL Draft
John Clay is a Offensive tackle out of Missouri selected No. 15 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 12 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 John Clay drafted?
John Clay was selected No. 15 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-clay.
What college did John Clay play for?
John Clay played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did John Clay's NFL career turn out?
12 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-clay.