Gender: Male
Clayton Maurice Beauford is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver in 1987 for the Cleveland Browns. Beauford graduated from Palatka High School in Palatka, Florida in 1981. He played college football for Auburn University from 1981 to 1984. In October 1982, he scored a touchdown on a 60-yard pass play against Georgia Tech. In 1984, he was the subject of an investigation in which it was alleged that his high school records had been altered to allow him to attend Auburn on a football scholarship. The principal, assistant principal, a masonry teacher and another person at the high school were later charged with official misconduct, filing false reports, or perjury in the matter. Beauford was drafted in the tenth round by the Detroit Lions but spent the 1985 season on the injury list after sustaining a broken kneecap in the 1985 Senior Bowl. He was released by the Lions in August 1986. Beauford also played in the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions. In 1987, he played for the Cleveland Browns, appearing in only one game with a kick return of 22 yards.
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On the name Clayton Beauford, Clayton means Settlement by the Clay Pit, Clay Settlement, From the Clay Town, Dwelling Near the Clay-bed, Surname, Place Name, Clay-pit Site.
The name Clayton Beauford is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Clayton is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Brazil, and 65 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Clayton is recorded 10,302 times globally, ranking it as the 5,588th most common name worldwide.
Clayton is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,503 occurrences, making it the 996th most popular name in the country.
In Malta, the name Clayton is found among 1 in every 146 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #996 | 1 : 402 |
| South Africa | #1,253 | 1 : 1,390 |
| Brazil | #744 | 1 : 534 |
| United Kingdom | #1,584 | 1 : 843 |
| Canada | #841 | 1 : 549 |
| Malta | #123 | 1 : 146 |
| France | #7,705 | 1 : 9,183 |
| Jamaica | #468 | 1 : 669 |
| Italy | #12,314 | 1 : 14,599 |
| Hong Kong | #3,245 | 1 : 5,370 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Clayton from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Clayton Maurice Beauford is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver in 1987 for the Cleveland Browns. Beauford graduated from Palatka High School in Palatka, Florida in 1981. He played college football for Auburn University from 1981 to 1984. In October 1982, he scored a touchdown on a 60-yard pass play against Georgia Tech. In 1984, he was the subject of an investigation in which it was alleged that his high school records had been altered to allow him to attend Auburn on a football scholarship. The principal, assistant principal, a masonry teacher and another person at the high school were later charged with official misconduct, filing false reports, or perjury in the matter. Beauford was drafted in the tenth round by the Detroit Lions but spent the 1985 season on the injury list after sustaining a broken kneecap in the 1985 Senior Bowl. He was released by the Lions in August 1986. Beauford also played in the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions. In 1987, he played for the Cleveland Browns, appearing in only one game with a kick return of 22 yards.
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