# Tyler Clutts > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Clutts > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Tyler_Clutts.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Clutts > Source revision: 1351127602 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}} {{Use American English|date=October 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Tyler Clutts | image = Tyler Clutts.JPG | caption = Clutts with the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) in 2011 | current_team = | number = 44, 40 | position = [Fullback](/source/Fullback_(American_football)) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|9|mf=y}} | birth_place = [Vallejo, California](/source/Vallejo%2C_California), U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 2 | weight_lbs = 250 | high_school = [Clovis (CA)](/source/Clovis_High_School_(Clovis%2C_California)) | college = [Fresno State](/source/Fresno_State_Bulldogs_football) | undraftedyear = 2008 | pastteams = * [Edmonton Eskimos](/source/Edmonton_Eskimos) ({{CFL Year|2008}}) * [Utah Blaze](/source/Utah_Blaze) ({{AFL Year|2010}}) * [Sacramento Mountain Lions](/source/Sacramento_Mountain_Lions) ({{UFL Year|2010}}) * [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) ({{NFL Year|2010|2011}})* * [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) ({{NFL Year|2011}}) * [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) ({{NFL Year|2012}}) * [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) ({{NFL Year|2013}}) * [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2015}}) | highlights = * [All-WAC](/source/Western_Athletic_Conference) (2007) * Second-team All-WAC (2006) | statlabel1 = Games played | statvalue1 = 72 | statlabel2 = [Receptions](/source/Reception_(American_football)) | statvalue2 = 11 | statlabel3 = [Receiving yards](/source/Receiving_yards) | statvalue3 = 57 | statlabel4 = [Receiving average](/source/Average) | statvalue4 = 5.2 | pfr = ClutTy00 | afl = 11317 }} '''Tyler Clutts''' (born November 9, 1984) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was a [fullback](/source/Fullback_(American_football)) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL) for the [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns), [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears), [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans), [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) and [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys). He played [college football](/source/college_football) for the [Fresno State Bulldogs](/source/Fresno_State_Bulldogs_football). ==Early years== Clutts attended [Clovis High School](/source/Clovis_High_School_(Clovis%2C_California)), where he was a two-way player at [quarterback](/source/quarterback) and [defensive end](/source/defensive_end).{{Cite web |last=Meadors |first=Paul |date=August 7, 2018 |title=Legends inducted into inaugural Clovis Football Hall of Fame |url=https://www.clovisroundup.com/legends-inducted-into-inaugural-clovis-football-hall-of-fame/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Clovis Roundup |language=en}} As a senior, he registered 2,383 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns. He led the team to an 11–2 record and the Yosemite Division Large School championship. He compiled a total of 2,383 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns. He received ''[The Fresno Bee](/source/The_Fresno_Bee)''{{'s}} football player of the year and all-conference defensive end honors. As a senior, he was the top-ranked wrestler in the state of California at 215 pounds. ==College career== Clutts accepted a football scholarship from [Fresno State University](/source/Fresno_State_University), with the intention of playing the linebacker position.{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2003 |title=Hill Signs 19 Football Players |url=https://gobulldogs.com/news/2003/2/5/Hill_Signs_19_Football_Players.aspx |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=GoBulldogs.com}} As a [redshirt](/source/Redshirt_(college_sports)) freshman, he was a backup [linebacker](/source/linebacker) and [defensive end](/source/defensive_end), appearing in all 12 games. He played mainly on [special teams](/source/special_teams), collecting 19 defensive tackles (4 for loss) and 2 sacks. As a sophomore, he started all 13 games at [defensive end](/source/defensive_end), posting 52 tackles (sixth on the team), 12 tackles for loss (second on the team), 7 sacks (tied for the team lead), 3 passes defensed and blocked an extra point attempt. He had 7 tackles and 2 sacks against the [University of Nevada, Reno](/source/University_of_Nevada%2C_Reno). As a junior, he tallied 37 tackles (eighth on the team), 9 tackles for loss, 7 quarterback sacks (led the team), one forced one fumble and one interception. As a senior, he appeared in all 13 games, recording 64 tackles (fourth on the team), 9.5 tackles for loss (led the team), 7.5 sacks (led the team), 2 fumble recoveries and 3 passes defensed. He finished his college career with 172 tackles (34.5 for loss), 23.5 sacks (tied for third in school history).{{Cite web |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=September 7, 2011 |title=Bears sign former Browns fullback Clutts |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-xpm-2011-09-07-chi-bears-sign-fullback-clutts-to-practice-squad-20110907-story.html |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=Chicago Tribune}} ==Professional career== ===Edmonton Eskimos=== After going undrafted in the [2008 NFL draft](/source/2008_NFL_draft), Clutts signed with the [Edmonton Eskimos](/source/Edmonton_Eskimos) of the [Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) on May 8.{{Cite web |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=September 8, 2011 |title=Clutts hoping to find home at fullback for Bears |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-xpm-2011-09-08-chi-clutts-hoping-to-find-home-at-fullback-for-bears-20110908-story.html |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=Chicago Tribune}} He had 2 starts early in the season ahead of [defensive end](/source/defensive_end) [Brandon Guillory](/source/Brandon_Guillory). He played in 18 games (2 starts), posting 22 tackles (2 for loss), 2 passes defensed, 16 [special teams](/source/special_teams) tackles, one fumble recovery and 6 kickoff returns for 37 yards. On May 8, 2009, he was released after the team changed coaching staffs.{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2009 |title=ESKS RELEASE THREE |url=https://www.esks.com/2009/05/08/esks_release_three/ |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=Edmonton Eskimos}} ===Utah Blaze=== In 2010, Clutts signed with the [Utah Blaze](/source/Utah_Blaze) of the [Arena Football League](/source/Arena_Football_League).{{Cite web |last=Bielawski |first=Sean |date=September 3, 2012 |title=Texans Notebook: FB Tyler Clutts took winding path to NFL |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-notebook-fb-tyler-clutts-took-winding-path-to-nfl/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He was a two-way player at fullback and [middle linebacker](/source/middle_linebacker). He also was the team [long snapper](/source/long_snapper). ===Sacramento Mountain Lions=== In 2010, he signed with the [Sacramento Mountain Lions](/source/Sacramento_Mountain_Lions) of the [UFL](/source/United_Football_League_(2009)) for a year, where he officially made the switch to fullback from defensive end.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 31, 2011 |title=Clutts enjoying life as an NFL player |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8304 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103105657/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8304 |archive-date=January 3, 2012 |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ChicagoBears.com}} He became the starter after [Jon Abbate](/source/Jon_Abbate) announced his retirement. ===Cleveland Browns=== On December 21, 2010, he was signed to the [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) [practice squad](/source/practice_squad), where he spent the last 2 weeks of the season. On January 5, 2011, he was signed to a future contract. On September 3, he was released after not being able to pass rookie [Owen Marecic](/source/Owen_Marecic) on the depth chart. On September 4, he was signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |title=Browns GM wants to add players |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/6931235 |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} ===Chicago Bears=== In 2011, during the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears, Clutts attracted interest from Bears special teams coordinator [Dave Toub](/source/Dave_Toub), who felt that Clutts would be a decent addition to the team.{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=September 14, 2011 |title=What do coaches like about Clutts |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalkStory.asp?story_id=8150 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225132311/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/ChalkTalkStory.asp?story_id=8150 |archive-date=December 25, 2011 |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ChicagoBears.com}} On September 7, he was signed by the Bears from the Cleveland Brown's practice squad to a three-year deal.{{Cite web |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=September 7, 2011 |title=Bears sign FB Clutts |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4671735/bears-sign-fb-clutts |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He appeared in 16 games with eight starts.{{Cite web |title=Tyler Clutts 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClutTy00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} When long snapper [Patrick Mannelly](/source/Patrick_Mannelly) went down with an injury against the [San Diego Chargers](/source/San_Diego_Chargers), Clutts filled in his role until the arrival of [Chris Massey](/source/Chris_Massey).{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Michael C. |date=August 27, 2012 |title=FB Clutts hoping he still fits in with Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4677417/fb-clutts-hoping-he-still-fits-in-with-bears |access-date=November 1, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}} Clutts was also in the running for the fullback spot on the NFC team for the [2012 Pro Bowl](/source/2012_Pro_Bowl), but did not make it.{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2011 |title=Nine Bears in Pro Bowl running |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/DailyBlogs.asp?DAILY_BLOG_DATE=11/16/11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111210041609/http://www.chicagobears.com/DailyBlogs.asp?DAILY_BLOG_DATE=11%2F16%2F11 |archive-date=December 10, 2011 |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ChicagoBears.com}} He contributed to [running back](/source/running_back) [Matt Forte](/source/Matt_Forte)'s [Pro Bowl](/source/Pro_Bowl) season.{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2011 |title=Forte keeps raising the bar for himself -- and Bears |url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2011/10/23/18540647/forte-keeps-raising-the-bar-for-himself-and-bears |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Chicago Sun-Times |language=en}} ===Houston Texans=== On August 31, 2012, Clutts was traded to the [Houston Texans](/source/Houston_Texans) in exchange for CB [Sherrick McManis](/source/Sherrick_McManis).{{Cite web |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |last2=Wright |first2=Michael C. |date=August 31, 2012 |title=Bears release Josh McCown |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8321816/chicago-bears-release-josh-mccown |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He was a reserve fullback behind [James Casey](/source/James_Casey_(American_football)) and played on [special teams](/source/special_teams). He appeared in all 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Tyler Clutts 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClutTy00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} He was released on August 31, 2013.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2013 |title=Texans release final cuts, trim down to 53-man roster |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-release-final-cuts-trim-down-to-53-man-roster-11023364 |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com |language=en-US}} ===Miami Dolphins=== On September 1, 2013, Clutts was claimed off waivers by the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins).{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=James |date=September 1, 2013 |title=Dolphins cut Rodriguez, add Clutts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9625015/miami-dolphins-cut-evan-rodriguez-add-tyler-clutts |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He played in four games with the team but did not record any statistics.{{Cite web |title=2013 Miami Dolphins Roster & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013_roster.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} On October 1, he was released after the team experienced a series of injuries on the defensive unit.{{Cite web |last=Nogle |first=Kevin |date=October 1, 2013 |title=Dolphins waive Tyler Clutts, Kelcie McCray |url=https://www.thephinsider.com/2013/10/1/4792648/dolphins-waive-tyler-clutts-kelcie-mccray |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=The Phinsider|publisher=SB Nation}} ===Dallas Cowboys=== In [2013](/source/2013_NFL_season), the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys) went through most of the season without a true [fullback](/source/fullback_(American_football)). On December 3, after [Lance Dunbar](/source/Lance_Dunbar) was placed on the [injured reserve list](/source/injured_reserve_list), Clutts was signed as a [free agent](/source/free_agent), reuniting with his former [Cleveland Browns](/source/Cleveland_Browns) running back coach [Gary Brown](/source/Gary_Brown_(running_back)).{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=December 3, 2013 |title=Cowboys sign fullback Tyler Clutts |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4720624/cowboys-sign-fullback |access-date=July 11, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} He played in four games with the Cowboys to end the 2013 regular season.{{Cite web |title=Tyler Clutts 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClutTy00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} In [2014](/source/2014_NFL_season), he helped block for [DeMarco Murray](/source/DeMarco_Murray), who would become the [NFL](/source/NFL)'s leading rusher for the season.{{Cite web |title=Tyler Clutts 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClutTy00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Halprin |first=David |date=May 18, 2015 |title=Cowboys Re-Sign Tyler Clutts, Cut Jed Collins |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/5/18/8621969/cowboys-bring-back-tyler-clutts-release-jed-collins |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}} He appeared in all 16 games and started one in the regular season. In the [Divisional Round](/source/Dez_Caught_It) 21–26 playoff loss against the [Green Bay Packers](/source/2014_Green_Bay_Packers_season), he scored his first career [touchdown](/source/touchdown) on a catch for one yard touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers - January 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501110gnb.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wise |first=Brandon |date=January 11, 2015 |title=Cowboys' Tyler Clutts catches first career touchdown pass in loss |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/cowboys-tyler-clutts-catches-first-career-touchdown-pass-in-loss/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In [2015](/source/2015_NFL_season), after Clutts contract expired, the team signed [free agent](/source/free_agent) [fullback](/source/fullback_(American_football))s [Jed Collins](/source/Jed_Collins) and [Ray Agnew](/source/Ray_Agnew_III) for salary cap reasons.{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=August 10, 2015 |title=Tyler Clutts has the backs of his Cowboys running backs |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4744019/tyler-clutts-has-the-backs-of-his-cowboys-running-backs |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} On May 18, Collins was released after just two months and Clutts was re-signed.{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=May 18, 2015 |title=Cowboys sign Tyler Clutts, release Jed Collins |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4742522/cowboys-sign-tyler-clutts-release-jed-collins |access-date=January 29, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} With the departure in [free agency](/source/free_agency) of Murray, Clutts was used during the preseason for depth purposes as a [running back](/source/running_back). He made the team and helped block for [Darren McFadden](/source/Darren_McFadden) who rushed for 1,000 yards.{{Cite web |title=2015 Dallas Cowboys Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/2015.htm |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} He appeared in all 16 games and started five in the regular season.{{Cite web |title=Tyler Clutts 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClutTy00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=November 2, 2023 |website=[Pro Football Reference](/source/Pro_Football_Reference) |language=en}} He was not re-signed at the end of the season. ==Personal life== Clutts is a [Christian](/source/Christianity). Clutts is married to Tiffany Clutts. They have four children.{{cite web |title=TABLE FORTY PODCAST: Former NFL Player Tyler Clutts & Wife Tiffany |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/table-forty/2022/04/26/podcast-former-nfl-player-tyler-clutts-wife-tiffany/ |website=Sports Spectrum |date=April 26, 2022 |access-date=April 26, 2022}} ==References== {{Reflist|30em}} ==External links== {{footballstats|pfr=C/ClutTy00}} *[https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/roster/tyler-clutts/3331 Fresno State Bulldogs bio] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110521013441/http://www.ufl-football.com/sacramento-mountain-lions/player-roster/clutts-tyler Sacramento Mountain Lions bio] {{DEFAULTSORT:Clutts, Tyler}} Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:Players of American football from Clovis, California Category:American football fullbacks Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football players Category:Edmonton Elks players Category:Utah Blaze players Category:Sacramento Mountain Lions players Category:Cleveland Browns players Category:Chicago Bears players Category:Houston Texans players Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:Miami Dolphins players Category:Dallas Cowboys players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Tyler Clutts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Clutts) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Clutts?action=history)). 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