Le'Raven Clark facts for kids
Clark with the Eagles in 2021
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| No. 73 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | April 22, 1993 Bryan, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 319 lb (145 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Rockdale (Rockdale, Texas) | ||||
| College: | Texas Tech (2011–2015) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2016 / Round: 3 / Pick: 82 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||
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Le'Raven Clark (born April 22, 1993) is an American professional football player. He plays as an offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech. The Indianapolis Colts drafted him in 2016.
Growing Up and High School Sports
Le'Raven Clark grew up in Rockdale, Texas. He went to Rockdale High School. He was a talented athlete in many sports. He played football, basketball, and ran track. In high school football, he was recognized as an All-State player. He was also chosen as an Under Armour All-American. This means he was one of the best high school players in the country.
Clark was also very good at track and field. He was one of the top throwers in his state. In 2009, he won bronze medals in both the shot put and the discus throw. He even qualified for the state competition in discus.
College Football Career
Clark was a highly recruited player coming out of high school. He was considered a "4-star recruit." When he first joined Texas Tech in 2011, he was redshirted. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger.
Starting at Texas Tech
In 2012, his first year playing, Clark became a starter. He played in all 13 games as a right guard. Because of his great performance, he was named a Freshman All-American. This award goes to the best first-year college players. He also received honors from the Big 12 Conference.
Moving to Left Tackle
In 2013, Clark moved to the left tackle position. This is a very important role on the offensive line. Before the season started, he was named a pre-season All-Big 12 player. He was also put on watchlists for major awards like the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award. After the season, he was named to the Associated Press All-Big 12 First Team.
Clark continued to excel in 2014 and 2015. He was again on the watchlists for top awards. USA Today named him a Second Team All-American in 2014. He also made the Associated Press All-Big 12 First Team again. In 2015, he earned his third First Team All-Big 12 selection. CBS Sports also named him a Second Team All-American.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||
Le'Raven Clark was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was the 82nd player picked overall. He signed his first professional contract with the Colts on May 25, 2016.
Indianapolis Colts (2016–2020)
As a rookie in 2016, Clark played in eight games. He started three of those games. In 2017, he played in 15 games and started five games as a right guard. He re-signed with the Colts in March 2020. He started three games that season when other players were injured. However, he suffered a serious injury in Week 13. He was then placed on the injured reserve list in December 2020.
Philadelphia Eagles (First Time: 2021–2022)
On May 19, 2021, Clark signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released later that year but then re-signed to their practice squad. He was moved to the main roster in December. He also signed a contract to stay with the Eagles through the 2022 season. In August 2022, the Eagles waived Clark again. He then signed back to their practice squad.
Tennessee Titans (2022)
On September 27, 2022, the Tennessee Titans signed Clark. They took him from the Eagles' practice squad.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2023)
Clark signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 24, 2023. He was released by the team in August 2023.
Philadelphia Eagles (Second Time: 2023–Present)
On August 31, 2023, Clark returned to the Philadelphia Eagles. He signed with their practice squad. He signed a new contract in January 2024. This contract keeps him with the Eagles for the future. In May 2024, he was placed on injured reserve.
