Cameron Clark (American football) explained

Cameron Clark
Number:72
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:16 November 1997
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:308
College:Charlotte (2015–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:129
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Pfr:ClarCa00

Cameron Clark (born November 16, 1997) is a former American football offensive tackle and coach. He played college football at Charlotte. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft, but was forced to retire in 2022 before ever playing in an NFL game.

College career

After playing at Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, Clark committed to Charlotte on June 19, 2014, choosing the 49ers over Appalachian State, James Madison and Old Dominion.[1] Clark redshirted his true freshman year, recorded two starts at left tackle his redshirt freshman year, and started eight games during his sophomore season on the way to being named the 49ers' offensive MVP.[2] Clark was later named a team captain his junior and senior seasons.[3]

By the end of his senior season, Clark had set the Charlotte program record for games played in, setting the mark at 49 contests.[4] He named a member of the first-team all-Conference USA roster after the regular season concluded.[5] After his senior season, Clark participated in the East-West Shrine Game and 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.[6]

Professional career

Clark was selected by the New York Jets with a fourth-round pick (129th overall) in the 2020 NFL draft.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on September 7, 2020.[8] He was activated on October 24.[9]

On August 17, 2021, Clark was placed on injured reserve stemming from a spinal cord injury, ending his season.[10]

Clark retired from football on February 2, 2022, citing a risk of paralysis due to the spinal cord injury.[11] He was then waived by the Jets on April 26, 2022 following a failed physical.[12]

Personal life

While he played football at Ben L. Smith High School, Clark attended another Greensboro-area school, The Academy at Smith High School.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameron Clark, Ben L. Smith, Offensive Tackle . 247Sports . April 19, 2020 . November 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110203259/https://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Clark-71003/high-school-123962/ . live .
  2. Web site: NFL Draft & Combine Profile – Cameron Clark . NFL.com . April 19, 2020 . April 19, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200419145651/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cameron-clark?id=3219434c-4161-6840-82c8-a414ed470baf . live .
  3. Book: Brugler . Dane . The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide . April 7, 2020 . The Athletic . 109 . subscription . April 19, 2020 . April 7, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200407200907/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2020/04/07094728/Dane-2020-NFL-DRAFT-FINAL.pdf . live .
  4. Web site: Getzenberg . Alaina . Scott . David . What the coronavirus pandemic means for the Charlotte 49ers and their NFL draft hopes . Charlotte Observer . April 19, 2020 . April 3, 2020 . April 16, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200416092313/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article241709106.html . live .
  5. Web site: Scott . David . Charlotte 49ers' LeMay, Clark, Highsmith make first-team all-Conference USA . Charlotte Observer . April 19, 2020 . December 10, 2019.
  6. Web site: Getzenberg . Alaina . Benny LeMay got star struck at the NFL Combine. Three Charlotte 49ers making history . Charlotte Observer . April 19, 2020 . February 26, 2020 . February 27, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200227021616/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/charlotte-49ers/article240654101.html . live .
  7. News: Jets select Cameron Clark with No. 129 pick in NFL Draft . April 25, 2020 . . April 25, 2020 . April 30, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200430044659/https://nypost.com/2020/04/25/jets-select-cameron-clark-with-no-129-pick-in-nfl-draft/ . live .
  8. Web site: Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 7, 2020. September 11, 2020. September 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200907200842/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-4-players-place-5-on-injured-reserve. live.
  9. Web site: Jets Activate WR Denzel Mims, OL Cameron Clark from Injured Reserve. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 24, 2020. October 25, 2020. October 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030121736/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-wr-denzel-mims-ol-cameron-clark-from-injured-reserve. live.
  10. Web site: Jets Waive Three; Place OL Cameron Clark on Injured Reserve. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. August 17, 2021. August 18, 2021. November 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231110203308/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-waive-three-place-ol-cameron-clark-on-injured-reserve. live.
  11. Web site: New York Jets OL Cameron Clark ending football career due to risk of paralysis, agent says. Cimini, Rich. ESPN.com. February 2, 2022. February 5, 2022. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205184953/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33200417/new-york-jets-ol-cameron-clark-ending-football-career-due-risk-paralysis-agent-says. live.
  12. Web site: 2022-04-27 . Jets Cameron Clark waived . 2022-04-27 . Fantasy Guru . en-US . 2022-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523231522/https://www.fantasyguru.com/jets-cameron-clark-waived/ . live .

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