John Clayton Biography

Synopsis

Dick McCann, Memorial Award winner, John Clayton is a successful sports reporter for ESPN. He recently retired after contributing 23 long years in the field of sports journalism. The football specialist is also a permanent writer for the National Football League. Before jumping to ESPN, he also served as a beat reporter covering the Seahawks and Steelers.

Early age and education

John Clayton was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania, United States, on May 11, 1954. He grew up in Braddock, Pennsylvania with his family. As for his ethnicity and nationality, he is a white American.

After completing his primary level from Woodland Hills High School, John Clayton attended Duquesne University for his further studies, completing his graduation in 1976

Career history and track record

John Clayton began his journalistic career in 1972 with the Pittsburgh Steelers professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition, he also worked as a correspondent for numerous radio stations.

After graduating from Duquesne University in 1976, John Clayton worked for The Pittsburgh Press. Before leaving the paper in 1986, he also became a staff writer for the Steelers Press.

After working with various sports networks, he eventually moved to ESPN in 1995 and I began working as a sports reporter along with Adam Schefter , Ed Werder and Chris Mortensen as well. He provided a perfect platform for his career.

John Clayton also hosted a ‘Four Downs’ show along with American football analyst Sean Salisbury. In addition, he also worked for various radio shows. He remained a frequent contributor to KJR(AM). Clayton moved his show to the new ESPN station, due to the all-sports transition from KIRO (AM).

Personal life and adventure

Moving on to his personal life, ESPN reporter John Clayton is married to Patricia Clayton. His wife Patricia temporarily worked at the polling place in Renton, Wash for four years. However, she was fired from the job shortly. she has claimed that her use of a wheelchair became the cause of her dismissal.

John Clayton is also active on Twitter where he posts his daily activities.

Net Worth and Body Measurement

John Clayton has earned a good amount of net worth from his career as a journalist. John received $4 million annually from his association with the NFL. After that, he moved to ESPN and made $2 million more than there. In 2007, he was also honored with the Dick McCann Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

63-year-old John Clayton has an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and has hazel eyes.