Charles Clay was drafted No. 174 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 127 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 9 · #174 overall
Charles Clay Tulsa Draft
Charles Clay was drafted No. 174 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 127 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 127
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 299th at Tulsa
The pick
How Charles Clay came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 245 lbs
- Hometown
- Little Rock, AR
- Pre-draft board
- No. 157 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
127 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 127
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 299th among Tulsa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1345% of career value
- Final season
- 20198 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Clay.
Slippery Rock
Clemson
Louisville
East Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Clay in the 2011 NFL Draft
Charles Clay is a Tight end out of Tulsa selected No. 174 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft. 127 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Tulsa has produced 40 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 Charles Clay drafted?
Charles Clay was selected No. 174 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/charles-clay.
What college did Charles Clay play for?
Charles Clay played college football at Tulsa in the Conference USA. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did Charles Clay's NFL career turn out?
127 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/charles-clay.