John Clayton

John Clayton

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John Clayton joined ESPN in August 1995 as an NFL analyst and commentator and is seen, heard and read across nearly all of the company's outlets. He also regularly contributes to ESPN.com, ESPN Radio and ESPN The Magazine.

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AFC South in the power rankings

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Mike Sando flipped the Colts to No. 3, while Jeff Chadiha dropped them to second, where John Clayton and I already had them. Here's Sando's always informative breakdown of the voting. Here...

Blog | December 01, 2009

Power rankings from AFC South perspective

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...18th and the Texans 19th. Mike Sando made an even bigger move. But Jeff Chadiha and John Clayton both have the Titans 19th and the Texans 15th. I suspect they think given the two...

Blog | November 24, 2009

Video: Midseason AFC South Report Card

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton gives you his midseason grades for each team in the AFC South

Blog | November 11, 2009

A look at the AFC South in Power Rankings

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...night. One other thought: I have New England fourth and Cincinnati fifth, but my sense (and John Clayton's) isn't enough to overcome Sando and Jeffri Chadiha, who appear to believe the Bengals...

Blog | November 10, 2009

Reading the coverage: Jags back to a 4-3

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...says Tom James. Gary Brackett and Clint Session collaborated on a key take-away, says Chappell. John Clayton considers the Colts' furious pace early on. Bob Kravitz's report card. Forty passes in the...

Blog | November 09, 2009

Video: Countdown Daily Huddle

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC South

Blog | November 04, 2009

Colts DT Johnson sent packing, again

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Colts as they've run out to a 5-0 record. But ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton is reporting the team has parted ways with a key contributor, cutting defensive tackle Ed Johnson...

Blog | October 13, 2009

Reading the coverage: Garcon a key development

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky John Clayton sorts through the AFC South. Brian Burke looks at game probabilities for Week 4. AFC South...

Blog | September 30, 2009

Does Black extension signal end for Pashos or Thomas?

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...million with an additional $1.8 million in possible incentives, according to ESPN.com senior write John Clayton. So something is brewing and the team will be dealing or cutting a name lineman. Pashos...

Blog | September 03, 2009

Reading the coverage: Brock mourns half-sister

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...coach and Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews dusted off his Elvis impersonation, says Justice. Indianapolis Colts John Clayton's look at Colts camp. Five thoughts from Terre Haute from Pete Prisco. Raheem Brock...

Blog | August 06, 2009

Daily developments: Several more signings

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...Indy's got a deal with second-rounder Fili Moala, says ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton. The Colts signed fourth-round receiver Austin Collie, says Mike Chappell. Jacksonville has agreed with second...

Blog | August 01, 2009

Jags get young safety for Northcutt

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...came out that Jacksonville was looking to move veteran receiver Dennis Northcutt. ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton is reporting that the Jags have made a deal, getting safety Gerald Alexander from Detroit in...

Blog | June 26, 2009

Reading the coverage: Indy D won't change a lot

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky John Clayton likes Maurice Jones-Drew and Steve Slaton to hit it big this season. Houston Texans Texans...

Blog | June 12, 2009

Will Grossman be behind Schaub, Orlovsky?

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton just pointed me to this Tweet from Drew Rosenhaus: Rex Grossman will be visiting the Houston...

Blog | June 11, 2009

Assessing first edition of '09 power rankings

Paul Kuharsky, AFC South

...do. Indy will be counting on bigger contributions from their rookies than Tennessee. High votes: 3rd, John Clayton and Bill Williamson Low vote: 13th, Pat Yasinskas The Texans are a popular pick as a...

Blog | May 26, 2009