Michael Clayton

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Clayton

Talented pass catcher who enjoyed a record-setting rookie season with the Buccaneers... Skilled pass catcher who is known for his physical nature and willingness to block downfield... Displays excellent route-running ability and is adept at catching passes in traffic... Brings a certain toughness and attitude to the field... Separates himself from others by the intangibles he brings to the field... Known for his leadership and determination, helped LSU win a share of the 2003 National Championship and two SEC Championships... Set team record for most receptions (80), receiving yards (1,193) and receiving touchdowns (7) by a rookie last season... Also totaled five rushing attempts for 30 yards... Returned one punt for two yards... Played in 16 career games with 13 starts... Ranked fifth all-time among NFL rookies, and first among rookies in 2004, with 80 receptions and 1,193 yards... Named one of the five finalists for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year award... Named to ESPN.com’s All-Rookie team... Tampa Bay’s first-round selection (15th overall) in 2004... The highest wide receiver (15th overall) ever taken by the Buccaneers and just the second wide out selected by Tampa Bay in the first round (also WR Reidel Anthony, 16th overall selection in 1997).