Clayton Tune Explained

Clayton Tune
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:15
Position:Quarterback
Birth Date:March 23, 1999
Birth Place:Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:220
High School:Hebron (Carrollton, Texas)
College:Houston (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:5
Draftpick:139
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Passing attempts
Statvalue1:21
Statlabel2:Passing completions
Statvalue2:12
Statlabel3:Completion percentage
Statvalue3:57.1%
Statlabel4:TDINT
Statvalue4:0–2
Statlabel5:Passing yards
Statvalue5:62
Statlabel6:Passer rating
Statvalue6:22.6
Statlabel7:Rushing yards
Statvalue7:30
Statlabel8:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue8:1
Pfr:TuneCl00

Clayton Tune (born March 23, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston and was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Tune attended Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas.[1] During his career he had 6,686 passing yards with 66 passing touchdowns and 1,074 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. He originally committed to the University of Kansas to play college football but later changed his commitment to the University of Houston.[2] [3]

College career

In his first year at Houston in 2018, Tune appeared in five games and made two starts as a backup to D'Eriq King. He started the final two games of the year in place of an injured King. For the season, he completed 59 of 117 passes for 795 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. Tune entered 2019 again as the backup to King but took over as the starter after King decided to sit out the rest of the season.[4] [5] He completed 106 of 179 passes for 1,533 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions.[6] Tune started all eight games in 2020, completing 170 of 285 passes for 2,048 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 2021, he started all 14 games and completed 287 of 421 passes for 3,546 yards with 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.[7]

College statistics

Houston Cougars
SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
20185 2 0−2 59 117 50.4 795 6.8 8 2 126.6 41 53 1.3 1
20197 7 2−5 106 179 59.2 1,533 8.6 11 9 141.4 66 244 3.7 2
20208 8 3−5 170 285 59.6 2,048 7.2 15 10 130.4 72 253 3.5 5
202114 14 12−2 287 421 68.2 3,546 8.4 30 10 158.0 105 154 1.5 2
202213 13 8−5 335 497 67.4 4,069 8.2 40 10 158.7 128 544 4.3 5
Career 47 44 25−19 957 1,498 63.9 11,989 8.0 104 41 148.5 412 1,248 3.0 15

Professional career

Tune was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[8] Due to Joshua Dobbs being benched, Tune made his first NFL start on November 5, 2023, against the Cleveland Browns.[9] As a rookie, he appeared in seven games and made one start in the 2023 season.[10]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesPassingRushingSacksFumbles
ARI7 1 0–1 12 21 57.1 62 3.0 14 0 2 22.6 8 30 3.8 11 1 7 41 2 1
Career 7 1 0–1 12 21 57.1 62 3.0 14 0 2 22.6 8 30 3.8 11 1 7 41 2 1

Personal life

Tune's great-great uncle was Jim Lawrence.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel . Cody . July 19, 2017 . Hebron, 3-Star QB Clayton Tune Won’t Be Able To ‘Sneak Up On Anybody’ In 2017 | Texas HS Football .
  2. Web site: Holland . EJ . January 15, 2018 . Houston lands commitment from Hebron QB Clayton Tune . July 8, 2023 . Dallas News.
  3. Web site: Duarte . Joseph . January 14, 2018 . Quarterback Clayton Tune commits to UH . July 8, 2023 . mySA.
  4. Web site: Duarte . Joseph . April 29, 2020 . Clayton Tune knows this UH team is his to carry . November 8, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
  5. Web site: Olson . Max . April 7, 2020 . After two false starts, Clayton Tune can lead Houston’s fresh start on his terms . November 8, 2023 . The Athletic.
  6. Web site: Duarte . Joseph . February 25, 2020 . ‘No quarterback controversy’ at University of Houston with Clayton Tune ‘a clear No. 1’ . November 8, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
  7. Web site: Duarte . Joseph . December 29, 2021 . UH extra points: Clayton Tune-Jake Herslow connection delivers for Birmingham Bowl win . November 8, 2023 . Houston Chronicle.
  8. Web site: Urban . Darren . April 29, 2023 . Quarterback Clayton Tune Highlights Back End Of Cardinals' Draft . February 2, 2024 . AZCardinals.com.
  9. Web site: Kownack . Bobby . Cardinals to start QB Clayton Tune against Browns on Sunday if Kyler Murray is not ready to return . NFL.com . 2023-10-30 . 2024-07-27.
  10. Web site: Clayton Tune 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. News: Risdon . Jeff . April 29, 2023 . 5th round QB Clayton Tune has some historical Cardinals draft ties . March 29, 2023 . Draft Wire . USA Today.