Bud Clark (American football)

Bud Clark
TCU Horned Frogs – No. 21
PositionSafety
ClassJunior
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
  • TCU (2020–present)
Bowl games
High schoolAlexandria (Alexandria, Louisiana)
Career highlights and awards

Bud Clark is an American football safety for the TCU Horned Frogs.

Early years

Clark attended Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he notched 42 tackles, with four going for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.[1] He committed to play college football at TCU after originally having committed to Virginia.[2]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Clark recorded three tackles.[3] In the 2021 season, he totaled ten tackles in three games.[3] In week 7 of the 2022 season, Clark logged his first career interception in a double overtime win over #7 Oklahoma State.[4] In week 12, Clark intercepted quarterback Blake Shapen to keep the game tied in a 29–28 win over Baylor.[5] In TCU's semifinal playoff game against Michigan, Clark intercepted J. J. McCarthy and returned it 41 yards for the first score of the game.[6] Clark also recorded a fumble recovery in the win.[7] Clark finished his 2022 season with 45 tackles with one going for a loss, five pass deflections, five interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown,[8] earning honorable mention all-Big 12 Conference honors.[9] His five interceptions led the Horned Frogs in 2022.[10] During the 2023 season, Clark tallied 21 solo tackles, five pass deflections, and three interceptions.[11]

Personal life

Clark is the father to his son Kenzo Clark who was born in 2023.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023. [better source needed]
  2. ^ Davison, Drew. "TCU football signs another 4-star prospect to its 2020 class". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Bud Clark College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  4. ^ Bromberg, Nick. "No. 13 TCU stays unbeaten with 43-40 OT win over No. 8 Oklahoma State". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  5. ^ Trammell, Zion. "TCU Football: Horned Frogs Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in Thriller Over Baylor". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Werner, Barry. "Bud Clark 41-yard pick-six has TCU ahead of Michigan". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  7. ^ Ammenheuser, David. "How TCU upset Michigan 51-45 in Fiesta Bowl to advance to CFP finals". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  8. ^ "Bud Clark 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big-12 Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Fuelling, Robbie. "'If you look at the key wins we had last year, one thing is pretty consistent: Bud Clark': Why the junior safety will help the Horned Frogs in 2023". Spectrum News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  11. ^ Cross, Nathan. "TCU Football Player Profile: Safety Bud Clark". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  12. ^ Johnson, Steven. "How fatherhood has helped TCU safety Bud Clark become a leader". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 31, 2024.


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