Bud Clark (American football)
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| TCU Horned Frogs – No. 21 | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Alexandria (Alexandria, Louisiana) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Bud Clark is an American football safety for the TCU Horned Frogs.
Early years
[edit]Clark attended Alexandria High School in Alexandria, Louisiana, where he notched 42 tackles, with four going for a loss, six pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.[1] He committed to play college football at TCU after originally having committed to Virginia.[2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Clark recorded three tackles.[3] In the 2021 season, he totaled ten tackles in three games.[3] In week 7 of the 2022 season, Clark logged his first career interception in a double overtime win over #7 Oklahoma State.[4] In week 12, Clark intercepted quarterback Blake Shapen to keep the game tied in a 29–28 win over Baylor.[5] In TCU's semifinal playoff game against Michigan, Clark intercepted J. J. McCarthy and returned it 41 yards for the first score of the game.[6] Clark also recorded a fumble recovery in the win.[7] Clark finished his 2022 season with 45 tackles with one going for a loss, five pass deflections, five interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a touchdown,[8] earning honorable mention all-Big 12 Conference honors.[9] His five interceptions led the Horned Frogs in 2022.[10] During the 2023 season, Clark tallied 21 solo tackles, five pass deflections, and three interceptions.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Clark is the father to his son Kenzo Clark who was born in 2023.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 20, 2023. [better source needed]
- ^ Davison, Drew. "TCU football signs another 4-star prospect to its 2020 class". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "Bud Clark College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Bromberg, Nick. "No. 13 TCU stays unbeaten with 43-40 OT win over No. 8 Oklahoma State". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Trammell, Zion. "TCU Football: Horned Frogs Keep Playoff Hopes Alive in Thriller Over Baylor". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Werner, Barry. "Bud Clark 41-yard pick-six has TCU ahead of Michigan". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Ammenheuser, David. "How TCU upset Michigan 51-45 in Fiesta Bowl to advance to CFP finals". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Bud Clark 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". Big-12 Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Fuelling, Robbie. "'If you look at the key wins we had last year, one thing is pretty consistent: Bud Clark': Why the junior safety will help the Horned Frogs in 2023". Spectrum News. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Cross, Nathan. "TCU Football Player Profile: Safety Bud Clark". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Johnson, Steven. "How fatherhood has helped TCU safety Bud Clark become a leader". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
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