18 Facts About Clayton Thorson

Clayton James Thorson was born on June 15,1995 and is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback.

Clayton Thorson was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Clayton Thorson led his team to back-to-back state quarterfinals in his last two years.

Clayton Thorson was named MVP in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

Clayton Thorson completed 150 of 295 passes for 1,522 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 397 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.

Clayton Thorson became the first quarterback in school history to have 10 wins as a freshman and in his first season as a starter.

Clayton Thorson completed 280-of-478 passes for 3,182 yards, 22 passing touchdowns, 5 rushing touchdowns and 5 interceptions.

Clayton Thorson tore his right ACL in the 2017 Music City Bowl against the University of Kentucky, while making a reception on a trick play.

Clayton Thorson finished with 3,183 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions and 9 rushing touchdowns.

Clayton Thorson is the only quarterback in Big Ten history to pass for 10,000 yards and rush for 20 touchdowns in his career.

Clayton Thorson was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Clayton Thorson was waived during final roster cuts on August 31,2019.

On September 1,2019, Clayton Thorson was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.

On September 29,2020, Clayton Thorson was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.

On January 8,2022, Clayton Thorson was signed back to the practice squad.

On February 22,2022, Clayton Thorson was selected by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League in the 2022 USFL draft.

Clayton Thorson was named the team's starting quarterback, even though he showed inconsistent play in the first two contests, while throwing 4 interceptions.

On January 5,2023, Clayton Thorson was released by the Gamblers.