Rivals · 2026 Class · QB · Michael Clayton

IllinoisIllinois Fighting IlliniEnrolled · 11/10/2024

MichaelClayton

Miami, FLEdison

Jersey

Pos

HT / WT

6-3.5 / 200

Class

Illinois Fighting Illini

Experience: 2026 – present
Year: Freshman
Age: —

Recruiting: Rivals Industry

85.80

Rivals

NATL: —
POS: #82
ST: #141

ESPN

NATL: —
POS: #51
ST: #149

247

NATL: —
POS: #56
ST: #121

The Journey

Class of 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini

Fighting Illini

ENROLLED

Edison Red Raiders

2025 – 2025

HIGH SCHOOL

Seminole Seminoles

2024 – 2024

HIGH SCHOOL

Edgewater Eagles

2023 – 2023

HIGH SCHOOL

Film

HIGHLIGHTS · ANALYSIS · COMMIT FILM

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MICHAEL CLAYTON

HIGHLIGHTS · HUDL

Michael Clayton - Seminole - 2024 Junior Season Highlights

Posted 01/17/25

HIGHLIGHTS

Fr Year Highlights

Highlights · 05/04/23

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Latest News

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High-upside 2026 QB Michael Clayton officially signs with Illinois

Marcus Benjamin12/3/25

Illinois commits and targets react to thrilling win over USC

Greg Smith9/27/25

Illini quarterback commit Michael Clayton II off to a fast start

Carson Bounds9/4/25

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage

All News

High-upside 2026 QB Michael Clayton officially signs with Illinois

Marcus Benjamin12/3/25

Illinois commits and targets react to thrilling win over USC

Greg Smith9/27/25

Illini quarterback commit Michael Clayton II off to a fast start

Carson Bounds9/4/25

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