Michael Clayton was drafted No. 15 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of LSU. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Michael Clayton LSU Draft
Michael Clayton was drafted No. 15 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of LSU. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2283rd at LSU
The pick
How Michael Clayton came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 209 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2283rd among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20117 years after the draft
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Clayton.
Wisconsin
Oklahoma · 3× Pro Bowl
Arkansas · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami
LSU in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Clayton in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Clayton is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 15 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Michael Clayton drafted?
Michael Clayton was selected No. 15 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-clayton.
What college did Michael Clayton play for?
Michael Clayton played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Michael Clayton's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-clayton.