JJClayton

LBLB#25MEM Tigers
6'2" • 210lbs • So.
Draft Eligibility:2030
Overall Grade '26
66.5
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
130
908th/2022 - LBs
Tackles '26
13
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
-
BYE WEEK

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
JJ Clayton is a linebacker for the Memphis Tigers who earned a 66.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 59.6 ranked 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 71.7 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 61.0 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 13 solo tackles on the season. Clayton generated 2 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 72.0 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 2 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Memphis Tigers
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
66.5
AVG
0th/758 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
71.7
AVG
0th/758 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
61.0
AVG
0th/758 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
59.6
AVG
0th/758 LBs

Highest Graded Games

@ NVLV
79.1
Week 0, 2026
vs NCEA
70.8
Week 8, 2026
@ NCCR
70.2
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs TNMR
58.3
Week 3, 2026
vs ARST
58.6
Week 1, 2026
@ IDBO
59.6
Week 2, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
13
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
4
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
13
-
Assists
4
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
9
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
2
-
Passer Rating Allowed
72
-
Total Pressures
2
Rank
908
th
Total Snaps
130
859
th
Run Defense Snaps
73
1070
th
Pass Rush Snaps
7
924
th
Coverage Snaps
50