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 | |
College |
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High school | Alexandria (Alexandria, Louisiana) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Bud Clark is an American college football safety for the TCU Horned Frogs.
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]
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]
Clark is the father to his son Kenzo Clark who was born in 2023. [12]