Clayton Isbell Explained

Clayton Isbell
Current Team:	New York Giants
Number:	15
Position:	Safety
Birth Date:	3 August 2000
Birth Place:	Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lb:	220
High School:	St. Charles East (St. Charles, Illinois)
College:	Illinois State (2018–2021) Utah (2022) Coastal Carolina (2023)
Undraftedyear:	2024
Pastteams:	Carolina Panthers * New York Giants (–present)
Status:	Active
Highlights:	Third-team All-Sun Belt (2023) Second-team All-MVFC (2021)

Clayton Isbell (born August 3, 2000) is an American professional football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois State, Utah, and Coastal Carolina before being signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent.

Early life and high school

Isbell attended high school at St. Charles East. Coming out of high school, Isbell decided to commit to play college football for the Illinois State Redbirds.^[1]

College career

Illinois State

During Isbell's career at Illinois State, he played in 28 games notching 105 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, six pass deflections, five interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble, en route to being named a FCS All-American twice.^[2] After two seasons at Illinois State, Isbell decided to enter the transfer portal.^[3]

Utah

Isbell decided to transfer to play for the Utah Utes.^{[4] [5]} During Isbell's lone season with Utah in 2022, he played in all fourteen games making one start where he recorded 16 tackles with half a tackle being for a loss.^[6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Isbell decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.^{[7] [8]}

Coastal Carolina

For the 2023 season, Isbell decided to transfer to play for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.^[9] In week one of the 2023 season, Isbell made three interceptions in a loss against UCLA.^[10] In his senior season in 2023, Isbell tallied 86 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, five pass deflections, and three interceptions.^[11] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Isbell decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.^[12]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Isbell went undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft, and signed with the Carolina Panthers as an UDFA.^{[13] [14]} He was waived on July 26.^[15]

New York Giants

On August 20, 2024, Isbell signed with the New York Giants.^[16]

External links

• Carolina Panthers bio
• Coastal Carolina Chanticleers bio
• Illinois State Redbirds bio
• Utah Utes bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Reinhardt . Randy . Illinois State safety Clayton Isbell on track for pro stardom . The Pantagraph . 26 October 2021 . 23 April 2024.
2. Web site: Blondin . Alan . 'He's smart, instinctive, he's fast': Isbell making impact at CCU . My Horry News.com . 14 September 2023 . 22 April 2024.
3. Web site: Bodkin . Michelle . A Look At Utes Players In The Transfer Portal . KSL Sport . 22 April 2024.
4. Web site: Call . Jeff . Why new Utah safety Clayton Isbell is turning heads in fall camp . Deseret News . 12 August 2022 . 22 April 2024.
5. Web site: McDonald . Ryan . Utah football gets commitment from transfer safety Clayton Isbell . Deseret News . 27 March 2022 . 22 April 2024.
6. Web site: Judd . Brandon . Utah football losing safety to transfer portal just before spring ball . Deseret News . 15 March 2023 . 22 April 2024.
7. Web site: Newman . Josh . Clayton Isbell's transfer leaves a hole in the Utes' starting lineup. Who will fill it? . The Salt Lake Tribune . 30 March 2023 . 22 April 2024.
8. Web site: Bodkin . Michelle . Utah Safety Clayton Isbell Hits Transfer Portal . KSL Sports . 22 April 2024.
9. Web site: Bodkin . Michelle . Utah Football Transfer Portal Tracker For 2023 Cycle . KSL Sports . 22 April 2024.
10. Web site: Dante Moore throws 2 TDs in first collegiate game as UCLA defeats Coastal Carolina 27-13 . ESPN . 23 April 2024.
11. Web site: Blondin . Alan . 'He's the ideal NFL safety': Isbell has led the defense in his only year at CCU . My Horry News.com . 19 December 2023 . 22 April 2024.
12. Murray . Elijah . Former Utah Safety Clayton Isbell Declares For NFL Draft . Sports Illustrated . 28 December 2023 . 23 April 2024.
13. Web site: St. Charles East alum Clayton Isbell signs with Carolina Panthers as undrafted free agent. Shaw Local. Joel. Boenitz. April 29, 2024. May 11, 2024.
14. Web site: Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. May 10, 2024.
15. Web site: Rizzutti . Anthony . Panthers' updated roster following Friday's free-agent additions . Panthers Wire . 27 July 2024.
16. Web site: Giants sign 3 defenders; DL Ryder Anderson waived/injured. Citak, Matt. Giants.com. August 20, 2024.