Dean Clark
Career Summary
Dean Clark is a defensive back from Massillon, Ohio, who played college football at Kent State and Fresno State.
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Early Life
Clark grew up in Massillon, Ohio, and attended Massillon Washington High School.
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High School
Clark attended Massillon Washington High School before beginning his college football career at Kent State.
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College Career
After starting at Kent State, Clark joined Fresno State in 2023. That season, he recorded eight tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry against UNLV, earning Mountain West Player of the Week recognition. In 2024, he started all 12 games in which he was available, totaling 63 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception, three quarterback hurries and five pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Clark's path took him from Massillon Washington High School to Kent State and then Fresno State, where he became a starting defensive back and All-Mountain West honoree.
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Career Accomplishments
Clark earned All-Mountain West honorable mention in 2024, along with CSC Academic All-District recognition. He was also named Mountain West Player of the Week after his 2023 performance against UNLV.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds, Clark played defensive back and combined tackling, pass defense and pressure production. His 2024 season included two sacks, five pass breakups and an end-zone interception against Washington State.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 42.0
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