Willie Clay was drafted No. 221 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 118 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #221
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 118
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3813th at Georgia Tech
The pick
How Willie Clay came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Georgia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
118 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 118
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3813th among Georgia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1642% of career value
- Final season
- 19997 years after the draft
Around pick 221
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Clay.
Ole Miss
Texas A&M
California
Penn State
Georgia Tech in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Georgia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Clay in the 1992 NFL Draft
Willie Clay is a Defensive back out of Georgia Tech selected No. 221 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft. 118 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Georgia Tech has produced 89 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 Willie Clay drafted?
Willie Clay was selected No. 221 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/willie-clay.
What college did Willie Clay play for?
Willie Clay played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.
How did Willie Clay's NFL career turn out?
118 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/willie-clay.