222. Mark Clayton

Along with Mark Duper, Mark Clayton was one-half of the best wideout tandems of the ’80s. Clayton set the single-season record (which has since been broken) for touchdown receptions with 18 in 1984 and throughout the ’80s, Dolphins fans knew that if a TD bomb was going towards the end zone there was a good chance that Mark Clayton was the target. Clayton was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, but despite his greatness (and Mark Duper for that matter); much of the attention went to Dan Marino whose accuracy did make life a lot easier for both Clayton and Duper.

Regardless, Clayton was a clutch performer and perhaps deserved a little more personal accolades during his time in the NFL.

Should Mark Clayton be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 31.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 52.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 8.7%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 7.2%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1999
Position: Wide Receiver
Games Played: 158
Notable Statistics: 582 Receptions
8,974 Receiving Yards
84 Receiving Touchdowns
14 Rushing Attempts
108 Rushing Yards
52 Punt Returns
485 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown
3 Kick Returns
40 Kick Return Yards
1 Pass Completion
2 Pass Attempts
48 Passing Yards
1 Touchdown Pass
1 Interception
95 Approximate Value

12 Playoff Games
32 Receptions
507 Receiving Yards
3 Receiving Touchdowns
1 Rushing Attempt
0 Rushing Yards
2 Punt Returns
27 Punt Return Yards
0 Pass Completions
1 Pass Attempt
Played For: Green Bay Packers , Miami Dolphins
College: Louisville
Drafted: 8th Round, 223rd Overall in 1983
Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None)
Second Team All-Pro Selections (1) (1984)
Pro Bowl Selections (5) (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 & 1991)
Most Receiving Touchdowns (2) (1984 & 1988)
Most Touchdowns (1) (1984)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (2) (1984 & 1988)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (4) (1984, 1986, 1988 & 1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (6) (1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (2) (1984 & 1986)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (4) (1984, 1986, 1988 & 1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (3) (1984, 1988 & 1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1984)
Top Ten Finishes: Punts (1) (1983)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (1983)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt Return (1983)
Notable All Time Rankings: 21. Receiving Touchdowns: 84
52. Touchdowns: 85
70. Receiving Yards: 8,974