University of Minnesota Athletics

2019 Football Roster

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Sep 3 (Thu)

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gophers tight end Clayton Witherspoon (86)
Jersey Number 86

Clayton Witherspoon

  • Position:
    TE
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-4 / 255
  • Hometown:
    Eden Prairie, Minn.
  • High School:
    Eden Prairie
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2019, 2018)

2019 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in three games on special teams and made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Nebraska • competed at Rutgers and against Maryland. 

2018 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

2017: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Saw varsity action in his junior and senior seasons • as a senior caught eight passes for 145 yards and five touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Son of Don and Beth Witherspoon • has one sister (Grace).
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