Mark Clayton was drafted in the first-round of the 2005 NFL Draft. It's difficult to say what the team's expectations were of him because they immediately signed proven number one receiver Derrick Mason in the off-season.
However, fan's expectations of Clayton were enormous, as well they should be for such a decorated wide receiver coming out of college. Clayton's career has been a disappointment to most, but he has been exactly what I thought he could be. His numbers haven't been that bad.
Mark Clayton made $2 million in 2009 and is due a raise to make his salary $2.5 million in 2010. The Ravens look like they're going to give Clayton a 1st-round tender according to baltimoresun.com. You would assume that means Mark Clayton is going to stay with the Baltimore Ravens with those financial number at stake.
Rob Long