Le'Raven Clark

Le'Raven Clark
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Clark with the Eagles in 2021
No. 73 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-22) April 22, 1993 (age 31)
Bryan, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:319 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockdale (Rockdale, Texas)
College:Texas Tech
NFL draft:2016 / round: 3 / pick: 82
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played:64
Games started:18
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Le'Raven Clark (born April 22, 1993) is an American professional 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 life

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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m) 		316 lb
(143 kg) 		36+1⁄8 in
(0.92 m) 		11+7⁄8 in
(0.30 m)		 5.16 s 1.80 s 2.99 s 30 in
(0.76 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day[11][12]

Indianapolis Colts

Clark was drafted in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[13] He signed with the Colts on May 25, 2016.[14] 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.[15] 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.[16]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

On May 19, 2021, Clark signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[17] He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[18][19] He was promoted to the active roster on December 8 and signed a contract extension that runs through the 2022 season.[20] He was placed on the COVID-19 list on December 22 and removed on December 29.[21]

On August 30, 2022, Clark was waived by the Eagles and signed to the practice squad the next day.[22][23]

Tennessee Titans

On September 27, 2022, Clark was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the Eagles practice squad.[24]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On March 24, 2023, Clark signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[25] He was released on August 28, 2023.[26]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On August 31, 2023, Clark was signed to the Eagles practice squad.[27] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[28] He was placed on injured reserve on May 3, 2024.

References

  1. ^ Le'Raven Clark Bio. "Le'Raven Clark". Texas Tech University. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  2. ^ "Track & Field and Cross Country Statistics".
  3. ^ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=212634878760541&id=195303047160391 [user-generated source]
  4. ^ "Le'Raven Clark | Texas Tech OT". Archived from the original on November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
  5. ^ Steele, Phil. "PHIL STEELE'S 2012 POSTSEASON ALL-BIG 12 TEAM" (PDF). Phil Steele's Publications. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 9, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  6. ^ Kercheval, Ben (July 15, 2013). "Over 100 players make preseason Lombardi Award watch list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  7. ^ "2013 AP All-Big 12 Team". Associated Press. December 9, 2013. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  8. ^ "Clark Named to Outland Trophy Watch List". TexasTech.com. Texas Tech University. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  9. ^ Myerberg, Paul. "USA TODAY Sports' preseason All-America college football team". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  10. ^ Silverstein, Adam. "CBS Sports 2015 College Football All-America Team". Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  11. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Le'Raven Clark". National Football League. Archived from the original on May 6, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Scout Le'Raven Clark College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  14. ^ Bowen, Kevin (May 25, 2016). "Le'Raven Clark Becomes Final Colts Draft Pick To Sign Rookie Contract". colts.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  15. ^ Walker, Andrew (March 20, 2020). "Colts Re-Sign Guard/Tackle Le'Raven Clark". Colts.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  16. ^ "Colts Place T Le'Raven Clark On Injured Reserve". Colts.com. December 9, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  17. ^ Spadaro, Dave (May 19, 2021). "Le'Raven Clark adds versatility, experience to offensive line". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  18. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2021). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2021.
  20. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 8, 2021). "Eagles sign T Le'Raven Clark to a two-year contract through 2022". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  21. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 29, 2021). "Eagles activate 4 players from the Reserve/COVID-19 list". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  22. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 30, 2022). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.[permanent dead link]
  23. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2022). "Eagles sign 15 players to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  24. ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 27, 2022). "Titans Sign OL Le'Raven Clark Off Philadelphia's Practice Squad and on to 53-Man Roster". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  25. ^ Varley, Teresa (March 24, 2023). "Clark signed to one-year contract". Steelers.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  26. ^ Varley, Teresa (August 28, 2023). "Steelers make additional roster moves". Steelers.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  27. ^ "Eagles sign 3 to practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  28. ^ Erby, Glenn (January 18, 2024). "Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 6, 2024.