Travis Clayton, a former English rugby player turned offensive tackle prospect, had a life-changing moment when he was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 221st pick in the seventh round of the NFL draft. The 23-year-old Clayton, who transitioned to American football through the International Pathway Program, was ecstatic as he took the stage in Detroit to celebrate his draft selection.
Standing at an impressive 6-foot-7 and weighing 303 pounds, Clayton's athletic background includes rugby, boxing, soccer, rowing, and tennis. His interest in American football sparked in 2019 when he participated in the NFL Academy, appreciating the physicality and legal outlet for aggression that the sport offers.
