Tyler Clutts

Clutts attended Clovis High School, where he was a two-way player at quarterback and 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{{'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.

Clutts accepted a football scholarship from 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 freshman, he was a backup linebacker and defensive end, appearing in all 12 games. He played mainly on special teams, collecting 19 defensive tackles (4 for loss) and 2 sacks.

As a sophomore, he started all 13 games at 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.

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}}

After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, Clutts signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the 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 Brandon Guillory. He played in 18 games (2 starts), posting 22 tackles (2 for loss), 2 passes defensed, 16 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}}

In 2010, Clutts signed with the Utah Blaze of the 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. He also was the team long snapper.

In 2010, he signed with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the UFL 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 announced his retirement.

On December 21, 2010, he was signed to the Cleveland Browns 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 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}}

In 2011, during the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears, Clutts attracted interest from Bears special teams coordinator 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 |language=en}}

When long snapper Patrick Mannelly went down with an injury against the San Diego Chargers, Clutts filled in his role until the arrival of 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, 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 Matt Forte's 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}}

On August 31, 2012, Clutts was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for CB 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 and played on 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 |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}}

On September 1, 2013, Clutts was claimed off waivers by the 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 |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=ThePhinsider.com}}

In 2013, the Dallas Cowboys went through most of the season without a true fullback. On December 3, after Lance Dunbar was placed on the injured reserve list, Clutts was signed as a free agent, reuniting with his former Cleveland Browns running back coach Gary Brown.{{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 |language=en}}

In 2014, he helped block for DeMarco Murray, who would become the 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 |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 21–26 playoff loss against the Green Bay Packers, he scored his first career 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 |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, after Clutts contract expired, the team signed free agent fullbacks Jed Collins and Ray Agnew 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 of Murray, Clutts was used during the preseason for depth purposes as a running back. He made the team and helped block for 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 |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 |language=en}} He was not re-signed at the end of the season.

Clutts is a Christian. 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}}

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