Clay Johnston (American football)


Clay Johnston is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football at Baylor. Clay has three brothers Kody, Kole, and Cade.

College career

Johnston missed several games in 2017. Johnston was a second-team all-Big 12 Conference selection in 2018 after recording a team-high 99 tackles. As a senior, he made 58 tackles, eight for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and five pass breakups. Johnston only played six games due to a knee injury that ended his season early. He was again named to the second-team All-Big 12.

Professional career

Johnston was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Personal life

His father, Kent Johnston, was a strength coach for over two decades in the NFL, and was also Brett Favre’s best man for his wedding.