What NFL Team Did Clayton Kershaw Play For?

Clayton Kershaw is one of the best pitchers in baseball, and he’s also a pretty big NFL fan. So what NFL team did he play for?

Clayton Kershaw’s Early Life

Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas on March 19, 1988. He was drafted out of high school by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft. Kershaw made his MLB debut in 2008, and he won the National League Cy Young Award in 2011.

Kershaw’s family

Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 19, 1988. He is the eldest of three sons of Martha and Rick Kershaw. His father was a player and coach in minor league baseball. Clayton’s younger brother, Jordan, also played baseball and played in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organization. Clayton’s other brother, Justin, is a college student.

Kershaw’s high school career

Clayton Kershaw was born in Dallas, TX on March 19, 1988. Growing up, he played baseball and football. In high school, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft. Kershaw had committed to play baseball for Texas A&M University prior to being drafted by the Dodgers.

In 2007, Kershaw made his professional debut with the Single-A Great Lakes Loons. In 2008, he was promoted to the Double-A Jacksonville Suns and went on to win the Southern League Pitcher of the Year Award. In 2009, he was promoted to the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes.

On May 28th, 2010, Kershaw made his Major League debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched six innings and gave up two runs while striking out seven batters.

Clayton Kershaw’s College Career

Clayton Kershaw played college football for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He was a member of the Bruins’ football team from 2006 to 2008. Kershaw was also a two-time All-Pac-10 selection. He was drafted by the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Kershaw’s college team

Clayton Kershaw played college baseball for the Texas Longhorns.

Kershaw’s college stats

In his three years at Texas A&M, Kershaw compiled a 19-9 win–loss record and 3.73 ERA. Among the pitchers he faced was Beavers’ star Joey Wong, who later became his Seattle Mariners’ teammate.

Clayton Kershaw’s Professional Career

Clayton Kershaw was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first round of the 2006 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2008, and won the National League Cy Young Award in 2011. He has also been a three-time NL Most Valuable Player.

Kershaw’s NFL team

Clayton Kershaw, who was born on March 19, 1988, is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCLA, and was drafted by the Rams in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Kershaw’s NFL career got off to a very promising start. In his rookie season, he started all 16 games for the Rams and led them to a 10-6 record. He was named the NFL Rookie of the Year.

However, Kershaw’s career took a bit of a turn in his second season. The Rams struggled to a 7-9 record, and Kershaw himself threw just 12 touchdown passes compared to 21 interceptions. He was also sacked 49 times.

The Rams then decided to move on from Kershaw, trading him to the San Francisco 49ers in the offseason prior to the 2012 season.

Kershaw’s NFL stats

Kershaw was drafted seventh overall in the 2006 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He was considered a top prospect but fell in the draft due to various injury concerns. He began his career as a backup quarterback behind starter Joe Flacco, but took over as the starter after Flacco was injured in week 11 of his rookie season. Kershaw finished his rookie year with 3,185 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and was selected for the Pro Bowl.

The following year, Kershaw improved to 4,369 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He also ran for four touchdowns. He was named the NFL MVP and selected for the Pro Bowl again.

In 2008, Kershaw suffered a season-ending injury in week 7. He finished the year with 1,669 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions.

Kershaw rebounded in 2009 with 4,780 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He also ran for four touchdowns. He was selected for the Pro Bowl again and won the Super Bowl with the Ravens that year.

Kershaw’s career took a turn for the worse in 2010 when he was released by the Ravens after an 0-4 start to the season. He was picked up by the Indianapolis Colts but only appeared in one game for them before being released again. He then had brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints before retiring from football in 2011.