2012 Day 40 – Brian Clay, Jr.

[BigWave96744]

Brian Clay, Jr.
#8
Class: Sophomore
Position: Cornerback
HT/WT: 6’ 0’’ / 180 lbs

2012:


2011:



- Appeared in eight games on special teams and as a reserve safety…had two tackles against Tulane (Nov. 26)

Prep:



A 2011 graduate of Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, Calif...earned three varsity letters in football and two in baseball...as a senior played quarterback, defensive back and special teams...named all-Monticello Empire second team as a cornerback and quarterback....passed for 1,548 yards and rushed for 1,090 yards while accounting for 25 touchdowns…had 91 total tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery on defense…received all-star honors at cornerback from ESPN RISE, B2G, Scout.com, Golden State Preps and NorCal Preps...led team to first playoff berth since 1996...selected to play in the Holiday All-Star Classic in Sacramento, a first for a Will C. Wood player...also school’s first player to be named all-NorCal, all-West and all-state...standout at the 2010 Army All-Star Combine in San Antonio and the Nike Training Camp in Stanford, Calif...defensive MVP at the 2010 B2G Elite Camp and “Top Gun” selection as best defensive back at the Los Angeles Football University Camp (FBU)...started at quarterback and cornerback during his junior and sophomore seasons also…as a junior amassed 51 total tackles, 10 pass break-ups, two interceptions, and three forced fumbles had 1,200 yards of total offense…during sophomore season, totaled 50 tackles, seven pass break-ups, two picks and threw for 1,988 yards and 21 TDs…helped lead baseball team to the 2010 conference championship...scouted by both the Anaheim Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks...a four-year honor-roll student.


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Personal:
Brian Clay, Jr was born on March 30, 1993 in Sacramento, Calif...intends to major in business management...has one younger sister...parents are Brian and MaryJane Clay of Vacaville, Calif.

Fun Facts:

- Wore a Warriors Hat to his PROM
- Father played football at Fresno State
- Cousin is former Warrior Steven Christian
- Chose Hawaii over Army, Air Force, Colorado State, Fresno St, San Diego State, Nevada-Las Vegas, San Jose State and Utah State.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, this is – Brian Clay

[kapakahi]

Brian's been switched to CB thus far this spring.

[passepartout]

Brian has a great resume, looks like he could contribute right away.

[BigWave96744]

Brian's been switched to CB thus far this spring.

Thanks... I was wondering about where he was playing this spring

[RedZone]

According to ST they switched him to safety. I like the move. In his clips I like the way he tackles and that is what we need.

[kapakahi]

According to ST they switched him to safety. I like the move. In his clips I like the way he tackles and that is what we need.

If that's the case, then JMHO that Warriors look pretty thin at CB position right now since only 4 healthy CBs (JHT, Ornellas, Maggitt, Williams) practicing....with Edwards still not participating in 7-on-7s nor 11-on-11s.

[Small~Axe]

According to ST they switched him to safety. I like the move. In his clips I like the way he tackles and that is what we need.

If that's the case, then JMHO that Warriors look pretty thin at CB position right now since only 4 healthy CBs (JHT, Ornellas, Maggitt, Williams) practicing....with Edwards still not participating in 7-on-7s nor 11-on-11s.

That might be moot if JT Turner arrives this summer [-o<

[kapakahi]

According to ST they switched him to safety. I like the move. In his clips I like the way he tackles and that is what we need.

If that's the case, then JMHO that Warriors look pretty thin at CB position right now since only 4 healthy CBs (JHT, Ornellas, Maggitt, Williams) practicing....with Edwards still not participating in 7-on-7s nor 11-on-11s.

That might be moot if JT Turner arrives this summer [-o<

That's what I thought earlier too.....BUT it sounds like JT would be joining Brian Clay at safety. Just gotta pray that Fields makes it here okay.

JMHO that depth definitely doesn't appear to be a problem at the safety position....except for actual FBS playing experience....this coming season.

Subject: J.T. Turner could still become a Warrior this coming season.

JT would definitely add depth....along with Fields....at CB position since only 6 (Clay, Edwards, Maggitt, Ornellas, JHT, Williams) suited for practice. Didn't see #12 Ijumaa Armstrong nor #34 Terry Wilson practicing at CB.

He is playing safety at Scottsdale. And will probably do it here.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/480350/justin-turner

[Duster]

I see him as a safety too. He played QB in high school like former UH safeties Blane Gaison, Walter Briggs and Richard Torres. I think he has the "it" to become all conference at safety during his playing career here.

[kapakahi]

Brian lined up at both CB and safety in last night's "Spring Fling" scrimmage.

[madeinhawaii]

Big "IF". JT needs to pass a couple more classes this summer to qualify for UH.

[TheDuke]

sorry I am not a big fan of 180 lb safties.

We got killed last year with 180 lb safties against bigger receivers.