Le'Raven Clark explained

Le'Raven Clark
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:73
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:22 April 1993
Birth Place:Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:311
High School:Rockdale (Rockdale, Texas)
College:Texas Tech
Draftyear:2016
Draftround:3
Draftpick:82
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:64
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:18
Pfr:ClarLe01

Le'Raven Clark (born April 22, 1993) is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.

Early years

Clark attended Rockdale High School in his hometown of Rockdale, Texas, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. In football, he earned All-State honors and was selected as an Under Armour All-American.[1]

In track & field, Clark was one of the states top performers in the throwing events. At the 2009 Brenham Regional Qualifier, he took bronze in both the shot put (15.94 m) and the discus (52.03 m).[2] At the 3A Regional, got 3rd in the shot put and qualified for state in the discus by placing 2nd.[3] His personal-bests are 16.58 meters in the shot put and 55.47 meters in the discus throw.[4]

College career

Coming in as a 4-star recruit out of high school, Clark was redshirted his freshman year in 2011. Clark started for the Red Raiders for the first time during his redshirt freshman year at the right guard position. He started all 13 games. For his performance during the season, Clark was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and Scout.com. He earned All-Big 12 Conference honors from Phil Steele.[5] Clark was also named an Academic All-Big 12 2nd team selection.

During his sophomore year in 2013, Clark was moved to left tackle to replace All-Big 12 and current New England Patriots player LaAdrian Waddle. Prior to the beginning of the season, Clark was named a pre-season All-Big 12 selection, and was placed on the watchlists for the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award.[6] Following the conclusion of the season, Clark earned Associated Press All-Big 12 1st team honors.[7]

Prior to the 2014 season, Clark was again named to the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watchlist.[8] He also earned a 2nd Team All-American selection by USA Today.[9] He was named to the Associated Press All-Big 12 1st team following the season.

Following the 2015 season, Clark earned his third 1st Team All-Big 12 Conference selection, and was selected as a 2nd Team All-American by CBS Sports.[10]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Clark was drafted in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[11] He signed with the Colts on May 25, 2016.[12] He played in eight games with three starts as a rookie. In 2017, he played in 15 games, starting five at right guard.

On March 20, 2020, Clark re-signed with the Colts.[13] He started three games in place of injuries before suffering a torn Achilles in Week 13. He was placed on injured reserve on December 9, 2020.[14]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On May 19, 2021, Clark signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[16] [17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 8 and signed a contract extension that runs through the 2022 season.[18] He was placed on the COVID-19 list on December 22 and removed on December 29.[19]

On August 30, 2022, Clark was waived by the Eagles and signed to the practice squad the next day.[20] [21]

Tennessee Titans

On September 27, 2022, Clark was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Eagles practice squad.[22]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On March 24, 2023, Clark signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[23] He was released on August 28, 2023.[24]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On August 31, 2023, Clark was signed to the Eagles practice squad.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[26] He was placed on injured reserve on May 3, 2024.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Le'Raven Clark Bio. Le'Raven Clark. Texas Tech University. December 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131212215934/http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/leraven_clark_769009.html. December 12, 2013. dead.
  2. Web site: Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics.
  3. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=212634878760541&id=195303047160391
  4. Web site: Le'Raven Clark Texas Tech OT . November 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141107173308/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/leraven-clark-2794/ . November 7, 2014 . dead .
  5. Web site: Steele. Phil. PHIL STEELE'S 2012 POSTSEASON ALL-BIG 12 TEAM. Phil Steele's Publications. December 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130309013527/http://philsteele.com/All_Conference/2012/2012Postseason/PDF/2012%20Postseason%20All-Big%2012.pdf. March 9, 2013. dead.
  6. News: Kercheval. Ben. Over 100 players make preseason Lombardi Award watch list. December 9, 2013. NBCSports.com. July 15, 2013.
  7. News: 2013 AP All-Big 12 Team. December 9, 2013. Associated Press. December 9, 2013. December 11, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131211163516/https://sports.yahoo.com/news/2013-ap-big-12-team-184312484--ncaaf.html. dead.
  8. Web site: Clark Named to Outland Trophy Watch List. TexasTech.com. Texas Tech University. July 11, 2014.
  9. Web site: Myerberg. Paul. USA TODAY Sports' preseason All-America college football team. USAToday.com. August 14, 2014.
  10. Web site: Silverstein . Adam . CBS Sports 2015 College Football All-America Team . December 11, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151211034854/http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25407430/cbs-sports-2015-college-football-all-america-team . December 11, 2015 .
  11. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 25, 2017.
  12. Web site: Le'Raven Clark Becomes Final Colts Draft Pick To Sign Rookie Contract. Bowen. Kevin. colts.com. May 25, 2016. May 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809105140/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Le%E2%80%99Raven-Clark-Becomes-Final-Colts-Draft-Pick-To-Sign-Rookie-Contract/4e158c62-04af-4917-a29b-51beacfc2698?sf26923210=1. August 9, 2016. dead.
  13. Web site: Colts Re-Sign Guard/Tackle Le'Raven Clark. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. March 20, 2020.
  14. Web site: Colts Place T Le'Raven Clark On Injured Reserve. Colts.com. December 9, 2020.
  15. Web site: Le'Raven Clark adds versatility, experience to offensive line. Spadaro, Dave. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 19, 2021.
  16. Web site: Eagles announce initial 53-man roster. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 31, 2021.
  17. Web site: Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2021.
  18. Web site: Eagles sign T Le'Raven Clark to a two-year contract through 2022. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. December 8, 2021.
  19. News: Eagles activate 4 players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list . McPherson, Chris . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . December 29, 2021.
  20. Web site: Eagles announce initial 53-man roster. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2022.
  21. Web site: McPherson, Chris . August 31, 2022 . Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad . 2024-07-06 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  22. Web site: Wyatt, Jim . September 27, 2022 . Titans Sign OL Le'Raven Clark Off Philadelphia's Practice Squad and on to 53-Man Roster . 2024-07-06 . TennesseeTitans.com.
  23. Web site: Varley, Teresa . March 24, 2023 . Clark signed to one-year contract . 2024-07-06 . Steelers.com.
  24. Web site: Varley, Teresa . August 28, 2023 . Steelers make additional roster moves . 2024-07-06 . Steelers.com.
  25. Web site: August 31, 2023 . Eagles sign 3 to practice squad . 2024-07-06 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  26. Web site: Erby . Glenn . January 18, 2024 . Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals . 2024-07-06 . Eagles Wire . USA Today.