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| position = [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|Safety]]
| position =Assistant director of personnel/defensive backs assistant
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|6|1|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Georgetown, South Carolina]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Georgetown, South Carolina]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Carvers Bay High School|Carvers Bay]]<br>([[Hemingway, South Carolina]])
| high_school = [[Carvers Bay High School|Carvers Bay]]<br>([[Hemingway, South Carolina]])
| college = [[UCF Knights football|UCF]]
| college = [[UCF Knights football|UCF]]
| draftyear = 2015
| draftyear = 2015
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
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*[[UCF Knights football|UCF]] (2022-present)<br>Assistant director of personnel/defensive backs assistant
* [[UCF Knights football|UCF]] (2022)<br>Assistant director of personnel/defensive backs assistant
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*[[American Athletic Conference]] Fifth Anniversary Team (2018)<ref>{{cite web |title=American Announces Fifth Anniversary Football Team |url=http://theamerican.org/news/2018/7/23/american-announces-fifth-anniversary-football-team.aspx |publisher=American Athletic Conference |accessdate=July 24, 2018}}</ref>
* [[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] Fifth Anniversary Team (2018)<ref>{{cite web |title=American Announces Fifth Anniversary Football Team |url=http://theamerican.org/news/2018/7/23/american-announces-fifth-anniversary-football-team.aspx |publisher=American Athletic Conference |accessdate=July 24, 2018}}</ref>
* First-team All-[[American Athletic Conference|AAC]] ([[2014 American Athletic Conference football season|2014]])
* First-team All-AAC ([[2014 American Athletic Conference football season|2014]])
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'''Clayton Geathers''' (born June 1, 1992) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|strong safety]]. He played [[college football]] at [[UCF Knights football|UCF]], and was drafted by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the fourth round of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].
'''Clayton Geathers''' (born June 1, 1992) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Safety (American and Canadian football position)|safety]]. He played [[college football]] at [[UCF Knights football|UCF]], and was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the fourth round of the [[2015 NFL draft]].


==High school career==
==Early life==
Geathers attended and played at [[Carvers Bay High School]] and help them advance to the Lower State Championship two consecutive years (2007-2008).<ref name="UCF">{{cite web | title=UCF Profile | work=ucfknights.com | url=http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322080205/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html | archivedate=March 22, 2015 }}</ref> Geathers was selected to the all-state team twice as a defensive back in 2009 and as a running back in 2008.
Geathers attended and played at [[Carvers Bay High School]] and help them advance to the Lower State Championship two consecutive years (2007–2008).<ref name="UCF">{{cite web | title=UCF Profile | work=ucfknights.com | url=http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322080205/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html | archivedate=March 22, 2015 }}</ref> Geathers was selected to the all-state team twice as a [[defensive back]] in 2009 and as a [[running back]] in 2008.


==College career==
==College career==
Geathers was selected to the All-American Athletic Conference Second-team, Sporting News All-American Athletic Conference Team and Phil Steele's Postseason All-American Athletic Conference Second-team in his junior season.<ref name="UCF" />
Geathers was selected to the All-[[American Athletic Conference]] (AAC) Second-team, ''[[Sporting News]]'' All-AAC Team and [[Phil Steele]]'s Postseason All-AAC Second-team in his junior season.<ref name="UCF" />


Geathers finished third in tackles in [[University of Central Florida]] football history with 383 tackles. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Geather had 67 tackles, the following year as a sophomore had 117 tackles, then as a redshirt junior 100 tackles, and then in his last season Geathers tallied 97 tackles. Geathers also started in 52 games out of a total of 53 games he played in college.
Geathers finished third in [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] in [[University of Central Florida]] football history with 383 tackles. As a [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman in 2011, Geather had 67 tackles, the following year as a sophomore had 117 tackles, then as a redshirt junior 100 tackles, and then in his last season Geathers tallied 97 tackles. Geathers also started in 52 games out of a total of 53 games he played in college.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Indianapolis Colts===
===Pre-draft===
On December 15, 2014, it was announced that Geathers had accepted his invitation to play in the [[2015 Senior Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web| title=UCF football: Clayton Geathers accepts Senior Bowl invite| url=http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/story/sports/2014/12/15/clayton-geathers-accepts-senior-bowl-invite/20449439/| accessdate=January 6, 2018| website=centralfloridafuture.com| author=Ryan Gillespie| date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> On January 24, 2015, Geathers attended the [[Senior Bowl]] and played for [[2015 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars']] head coach [[Gus Bradley|Gus Bradley's]] South team. He recorded four solo tackles as the South lost 34–13 to the North.<ref>{{cite web |title= 2015 Senior Bowl: North vs. South {{!}} PFF News & Analysis {{!}} Pro Football Focus › news › refocused |url= https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/refocused-2015-senior-bowl| accessdate=January 7, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
On December 15, 2014, it was announced that Geathers had accepted his invitation to play in the [[2015 Senior Bowl]].<ref>{{cite web| title=UCF football: Clayton Geathers accepts Senior Bowl invite| url=http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/story/sports/2014/12/15/clayton-geathers-accepts-senior-bowl-invite/20449439/| accessdate=January 6, 2018| website=centralfloridafuture.com| author=Ryan Gillespie| date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> On January 24, 2015, Geathers attended the [[Senior Bowl]] and played for [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] head coach [[Gus Bradley|Gus Bradley's]] South team. He recorded four solo tackles as the South lost 34–13 to the North.<ref>{{cite web |title= 2015 Senior Bowl: North vs. South {{!}} PFF News & Analysis {{!}} Pro Football Focus › news › refocused |url= https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/refocused-2015-senior-bowl| accessdate=January 7, 2018 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref>
Geathers attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]] and performed all of the combine drills. He finished second among his position group in the bench press, eighth in the broad jump, and 12th in the short and long shuttle.
Geathers attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]] and performed all of the combine drills. He finished second among his position group in the bench press, eighth in the broad jump, and 12th in the short and long shuttle.
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On March 25, 2015, Geathers attended UCF's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only run positional drills. Team representatives and scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended his pro day, including [[New England Patriots|New England Patriots']] head coach [[Bill Belichick]].<ref>{{cite web| title=UCF Football Pro Day 2015| url=https://ucfknights.exposure.co/ucf-football-pro-day-2015/photos/1445338| accessdate=January 7, 2018| website=UCFKnights.com| date=March 26, 2015}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Geathers was projected to be a fourth to seventh round pick or a priority [[undrafted free agent]]. He was ranked as the fifth best strong safety prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the 11th best safety by [[Scouts Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Clayton Geathers, DS #5 SS, UCF| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107679&draftyear=2015&genpos=SS| accessdate=January 7, 2018| website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Clayton Geathers -ESPN |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=46936 |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com }}{{Dead link|date=July 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On March 25, 2015, Geathers attended UCF's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only run positional drills. Team representatives and scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended his pro day, including [[New England Patriots|New England Patriots']] head coach [[Bill Belichick]].<ref>{{cite web| title=UCF Football Pro Day 2015| url=https://ucfknights.exposure.co/ucf-football-pro-day-2015/photos/1445338| accessdate=January 7, 2018| website=UCFKnights.com| date=March 26, 2015}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Geathers was projected to be a fourth to seventh round pick or a priority [[undrafted free agent]]. He was ranked as the fifth best [[strong safety]] prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the 11th best safety by [[Scouts Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web| title=Clayton Geathers, DS #5 SS, UCF| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107679&draftyear=2015&genpos=SS| accessdate=January 7, 2018| website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Clayton Geathers -ESPN |url=http://espn.com/nfl/draftcard?playerId=46936 |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com }}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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===Indianapolis Colts===
===2015===
===2015===
[[File:ColtsDefense2018.jpeg|thumb|right|Geathers (far left) in a game against the [[Tennessee Titans]] in November 2018.]]
[[File:ColtsDefense2018.jpeg|thumb|right|Geathers (far left) in a game against the [[Tennessee Titans]] in November 2018.]]
The [[Indianapolis Colts]] selected Geathers in the fourth round (109th overall) of the [[2015 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Geathers was the sixth safety drafted in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/5/2/8506459/clayton-geathers-nfl-draft-2015-colts|title=NFL Draft picks 2015: Clayton Geathers to Colts in 4th round|last=Brady|first=James|work=sbnation.com|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref>
The [[Indianapolis Colts]] selected Geathers in the fourth round (109th overall) of the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Geathers was the sixth safety drafted in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/5/2/8506459/clayton-geathers-nfl-draft-2015-colts|title=NFL Draft picks 2015: Clayton Geathers to Colts in 4th round|last=Brady|first=James|work=sbnation.com|date=May 2, 2015|accessdate=May 2, 2015}}</ref> On May 6, 2015, the Colts signed Geathers to a four-year, $2.81 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $533,930.<ref>{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Clayton Geathers contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/clayton-geathers-16835/| accessdate=January 6, 2018| website=spotrac.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108063712/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/clayton-geathers-16835/| archive-date=January 8, 2018| url-status=dead}}</ref>
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Throughout [[Training camp (NFL)|training camp]], he competed to be the starting free safety against [[Dwight Lowery]] after it was vacant due to the release of [[Sergio Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts players with most to prove: No. 6 Dwight Lowery |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/12581/colts-players-with-most-to-prove-no-6-dwight-lowery |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Wells, Mike |date=July 15, 2015}}</ref> Head coach [[Chuck Pagano]] named Geathers the backup free safety, behind Dwight Lowery, to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Insider: Breaking down the Colts' depth chart |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/09/09/insider-breaking-down-colts-depth-chart/71872564/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=indystar.com |author=Keefer, Zac |date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>
On May 6, 2015, the Indianapolis Colts signed Geathers to a four-year, $2.81 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $533,930.<ref>{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Clayton Geathers contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/clayton-geathers-16835/| accessdate=January 6, 2018| website=spotrac.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108063712/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/clayton-geathers-16835/| archive-date=January 8, 2018| url-status=dead}}</ref>


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He made his professional regular season debut in the Colts' season-opener at the [[Buffalo Bills]] and recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass in their 27–14 loss. Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 7 loss to the [[New Orleans Saints]] due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mike Adams, Jonathan Newsome among Colts inactives vs. Saints |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/25/9610810/mike-adams-jonathan-newsome-among-colts-inactives-vs-saints |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=October 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006000909/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/25/9610810/mike-adams-jonathan-newsome-among-colts-inactives-vs-saints |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Colts, Saints release inactives for week seven |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/Bolt/Colts-Saints-release-inactives-for-week-seven-40547667/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=247sports.com |date=October 25, 2015 }}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> On November 22, 2015, Geathers earned his first career start after Mike Adams was unable to play due to a [[hamstring]] injury. Geathers finished the Colts' 24–21 win at the [[Atlanta Falcons]] with a season-high nine combined tackles in Week 11.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2015 |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 34 combined tackles (27 solo) and a pass deflection in 15 games and two starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/careerstats |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
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Throughout training camp, he competed to be the starting free safety against [[Dwight Lowery]] after it was vacant due to the release of [[Sergio Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts players with most to prove: No. 6 Dwight Lowery |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/12581/colts-players-with-most-to-prove-no-6-dwight-lowery |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |author=Wells, Mike |date=July 15, 2015}}</ref> Head coach [[Chuck Pagano]] named Geathers the backup free safety, behind Dwight Lowery, to begin the regular season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Insider: Breaking down the Colts' depth chart |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2015/09/09/insider-breaking-down-colts-depth-chart/71872564/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=indystar.com |author=Keefer, Zac |date=September 9, 2015}}</ref>

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He made his professional regular season debut in the [[2015 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts']] season-opener at the [[2015 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]] and recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass in their 27–14 loss. Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 7 loss to the [[2015 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]] due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mike Adams, Jonathan Newsome among Colts inactives vs. Saints |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/25/9610810/mike-adams-jonathan-newsome-among-colts-inactives-vs-saints |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=StampedeBlue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=October 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006000909/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2015/10/25/9610810/mike-adams-jonathan-newsome-among-colts-inactives-vs-saints |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Colts, Saints release inactives for week seven |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/Bolt/Colts-Saints-release-inactives-for-week-seven-40547667/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=247sports.com |date=October 25, 2015 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On November 22, 2015, Geathers earned his first career start after Mike Adams was unable to play due to a [[hamstring]] injury. Geathers finished the Colts' 24–21 win at the [[2015 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]] with a season-high nine combined tackles in Week 11.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2015) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2015 |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in [[2015 NFL season|2015]] with 34 combined tackles (27 solo) and a pass deflection in 15 games and two starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/careerstats |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


===2016===
===2016===
On January 5, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts announced their decision to fire defensive coordinator [[Greg Manusky]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts fire defensive coordinator Greg Manusky |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000618105/article/colts-fire-defensive-coordinator-greg-manusky |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On January 7, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts hired former [[2015 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens']] linebackers coach [[Ted Monachino]] as their new defensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts hiring Ted Monachino as defensive coordinator |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000618895/article/colts-hiring-ted-monachino-as-defensive-coordinator |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Wesseling, Chris |date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> Geathers entered training camp slated as the starting free safety.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web |title=Will Clayton Geathers start at safety and also play linebacker for the Colts? |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/205504/will-clayton-geathers-start-at-safety-and-also-play-linebacker-for-the-colts |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=June 11, 2016 |author=Wells, Mike}}</ref> On July 26, 2016, it was reported that Geathers fractured a bone in his foot during training camp.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Clayton Geathers has broken foot, Colts "hopeful" for return by week one |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/7/26/12289816/report-clayton-geathers-has-broken-foot-colts-hopeful-for-return-by-week-one |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=July 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006195224/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/7/26/12289816/report-clayton-geathers-has-broken-foot-colts-hopeful-for-return-by-week-one |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Head coach Chuck Pagano named Geathers the starting free safety to start the regular season, alongside strong safety [[Mike Adams (safety)|Mike Adams]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man depth chart following final cuts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/9/3/12785736/indianapolis-colts-initial-53-man-depth-chart-following-final-cuts |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>
On January 5, 2016, the Colts announced their decision to fire defensive coordinator [[Greg Manusky]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts fire defensive coordinator Greg Manusky |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-fire-defensive-coordinator-greg-manusky-0ap3000000618105 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On January 7, 2016, the Colts hired former [[Baltimore Ravens]] linebackers coach [[Ted Monachino]] as their new defensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts hiring Ted Monachino as defensive coordinator |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-hiring-ted-monachino-as-defensive-coordinator-0ap3000000618895 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com |author=Wesseling, Chris |date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> Geathers entered training camp slated as the starting free safety.<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web |title=Will Clayton Geathers start at safety and also play linebacker for the Colts? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/205504/will-clayton-geathers-start-at-safety-and-also-play-linebacker-for-the-colts |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=June 11, 2016 |author=Wells, Mike}}</ref> On July 26, 2016, it was reported that Geathers fractured a bone in his foot during training camp.<ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Clayton Geathers has broken foot, Colts "hopeful" for return by week one |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/7/26/12289816/report-clayton-geathers-has-broken-foot-colts-hopeful-for-return-by-week-one |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=July 26, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006195224/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/7/26/12289816/report-clayton-geathers-has-broken-foot-colts-hopeful-for-return-by-week-one |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Pagano named Geathers the starting free safety to start the regular season, alongside strong safety [[Mike Adams (safety)|Mike Adams]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts' initial 53-man depth chart following final cuts |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/9/3/12785736/indianapolis-colts-initial-53-man-depth-chart-following-final-cuts |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>
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Geathers remained inactive for the Colts' season-opening 39–35 loss to the [[2016 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]] due to his foot injury. On September 25, 2016, Geathers recorded six combined tackles and forced a fumble in a 26–22 win against the [[2016 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] in Week 3. Geathers forced a key fumble by Chargers' tight end [[Hunter Henry]], which was recovered by Colts' teammate Mike Adams, in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Luck, Hilton hook up to rally Colts past Chargers 26-22 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/luck-hilton-hook-up-to-rally-colts-past-chargers-26-22-092516 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Foxsports.com |date=September 25, 2016}}</ref> In Week 5, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 29-23 win against the [[2016 Chicago Bears|Chicago Bears]]. On November 20, 2016, Geathers tied his season-high of nine combined tackles and deflected a pass in the Colts' 24–17 victory against the [[2016 Tennessee Titans|Tennessee Titans]] in Week 11. He exited in the fourth quarter of the game after sustaining a concussion and neck injury while tackling Titans' running back [[Demarco Murray]] during a crucial fourth and one-yard attempt with less than three minutes remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts' Clayton Geathers should complete comeback circle versus Titans |url=https://fox59.com/2017/11/20/colts-clayton-geathers-should-complete-comeback-circle-versus-titans/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=fox59.com |date=November 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Colts safety Clayton Geathers week-to-week with neck injury |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/12/7/13871918/colts-safety-clayton-geathers-week-to-week-with-neck-injury |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=December 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006075409/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/12/7/13871918/colts-safety-clayton-geathers-week-to-week-with-neck-injury |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Geathers remained inactive for the Colts' season-opening 39–35 loss to the [[Detroit Lions]] due to his foot injury. On September 25, 2016, Geathers recorded six combined tackles and forced a [[fumble]] in a 26–22 win against the [[San Diego Chargers]] in Week 3. Geathers forced a key fumble by Chargers' tight end [[Hunter Henry]], which was recovered by Colts' teammate Mike Adams, in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{cite web |title=Luck, Hilton hook up to rally Colts past Chargers 26-22 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/luck-hilton-hook-up-to-rally-colts-past-chargers-26-22-092516 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Foxsports.com |date=September 25, 2016}}</ref> In Week 5, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 29-23 win against the [[Chicago Bears]]. On November 20, 2016, Geathers tied his season-high of nine combined tackles and deflected a pass in the Colts' 24–17 victory against the [[Tennessee Titans]] in Week 11. He exited in the fourth quarter of the game after sustaining a concussion and neck injury while tackling Titans' running back [[Demarco Murray]] during a crucial fourth and one-yard attempt with less than three minutes remaining.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts' Clayton Geathers should complete comeback circle versus Titans |url=https://fox59.com/2017/11/20/colts-clayton-geathers-should-complete-comeback-circle-versus-titans/ |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=fox59.com |date=November 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Colts safety Clayton Geathers week-to-week with neck injury |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/12/7/13871918/colts-safety-clayton-geathers-week-to-week-with-neck-injury |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=stampedeblue.com |author=Wilson, Josh |date=December 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006075409/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2016/12/7/13871918/colts-safety-clayton-geathers-week-to-week-with-neck-injury |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On December 12, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts officially placed Geathers on injured reserve due to his neck injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/12/12/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-179/|website=Blogs.Colts.com|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627173436/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/12/12/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-179/|archive-date=June 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He finished the season with 59 combined tackles (50 solo) and five pass deflections in nine games and nine starts.<ref name="career"/>
On December 12, 2016, the Colts officially placed Geathers on [[injured reserve]] due to his neck injury.<ref>{{cite web|title=Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves|url=http://blogs.colts.com/2016/12/12/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-179/|website=Blogs.Colts.com|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627173436/http://blogs.colts.com/2016/12/12/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-179/|archive-date=June 27, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> He finished the season with 59 combined tackles (50 solo) and five pass deflections in nine games and nine starts.<ref name="career"/>


===2017===
===2017===
During the offseason, Geathers underwent surgery to repair a bulging herniated disc in his neck in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts' Clayton Geathers returns to practice field following neck surgery |url=https://fox59.com/2017/10/25/colts-clayton-geathers-returns-to-practice-field-following-neck-surgery/ |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Fox59.com |date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts placed Geathers on their [[physically unable to perform]] list to start the season as he recovered from neck surgery.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151022/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 9, 2017|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> On November 14, 2017, the Indianapolis Colts activated Geathers off of their PUP list.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Activate Safety Clayton Geathers From PUP|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224051900/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2017|website=Colts.com|date=November 14, 2017}}</ref> Upon returning from injury, Geathers was named the backup free safety behind [[Darius Butler]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 12/01/2017 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/203/IND |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040107/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/203/IND |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 16 loss at the [[2017 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]] due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 16 Colts Inactives at Baltimore Ravens: Safety Clayton Geathers Ruled Out |url=http://www.indianasportscoverage.com/week-16-colts-inactives-baltimore-ravens/ |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=indianasportscoverage.com |date=December 23, 2017}}</ref> In Week 17, he collected a season-high three combined tackles during a 22–13 victory against the [[2017 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2017 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Geathers was limited to five games and one start in 2017 and finished the season with eight combined tackles (five solo).<ref name="career"/>
During the offseason, Geathers underwent surgery to repair a bulging herniated disc in his neck in March 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts' Clayton Geathers returns to practice field following neck surgery |url=https://fox59.com/2017/10/25/colts-clayton-geathers-returns-to-practice-field-following-neck-surgery/ |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Fox59.com |date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> On September 2, 2017, the Colts placed Geathers on their [[physically unable to perform]] list to start the season as he recovered from neck surgery.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151022/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 9, 2017|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> On November 14, 2017, the Colts activated Geathers off of their [[physically unable to perform]] list.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Activate Safety Clayton Geathers From PUP|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224051900/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Activate-Safety-Clayton-Geathers-From-PUP/fd0576c1-06da-44b2-946b-44b3f54c51b7|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2017|website=Colts.com|date=November 14, 2017}}</ref> Upon returning from injury, Geathers was named the backup free safety behind [[Darius Butler]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart: 12/01/2017 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/203/IND |accessdate=October 5, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007040107/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/203/IND |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 16 loss at the Ravens for personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Week 16 Colts Inactives at Baltimore Ravens: Safety Clayton Geathers Ruled Out |url=http://www.indianasportscoverage.com/week-16-colts-inactives-baltimore-ravens/ |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=indianasportscoverage.com |date=December 23, 2017}}</ref> In Week 17, he collected a season-high three combined tackles during a 22–13 victory against the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2017 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Geathers was limited to five games and one start in 2017 and finished the season with eight combined tackles (five solo).<ref name="career"/>


===2018===
===2018===
[[File:Clayton Geathers 2018.jpg|thumb|Geathers pursuing [[Adrian Peterson]] in a game against the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] in [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|2018]].]]
[[File:Clayton Geathers 2018.jpg|thumb|Geathers pursuing [[Adrian Peterson]] in a game against the [[Washington Redskins]] in [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|2018]].]]
On January 1, 2018, the Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Chuck Pagano after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts fire Chuck Pagano after six seasons, three missed playoffs |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21926947/indianapolis-colts-fire-chuck-pagano-six-seasons |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=January 1, 2018}}</ref> On February 11, 2018, the Indianapolis Colts announced their decision to hire former [[2017 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles']] offensive coordinator [[Frank Reich]] to be their next head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts hire Frank Reich to be next coach |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com |date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> Reich and defensive coordinator [[Matt Eberflus]] switched the defense from a base [[3-4 defense]] to a base [[4-3 defense]]. Throughout training camp, Geathers competed against [[Matthias Farley]] to be the starting strong safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Matthias Farley: Getting Reps For Transition To New Defense Has Been 'Huge' |url=https://www.colts.com/news/matthias-farley-getting-reps-for-transition-to-new-defense-has-been-huge |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Colts.com |author=Arthur, Jake |date=July 2, 2018}}</ref> He was named the Colts starting strong safety to begin the season.
On January 1, 2018, the Colts fired Pagano after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colts fire Chuck Pagano after six seasons, three missed playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21926947/indianapolis-colts-fire-chuck-pagano-six-seasons |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |date=January 1, 2018}}</ref> On February 11, 2018, the Colts announced their decision to hire former [[Philadelphia Eagles]] offensive coordinator [[Frank Reich]] to be their next head coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts hire Frank Reich to be next coach |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach-0ap3000000915859 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com |date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> Reich and defensive coordinator [[Matt Eberflus]] switched the defense from a base [[3-4 defense]] to a base [[4-3 defense]]. Throughout training camp, Geathers competed against [[Matthias Farley]] to be the starting strong safety.<ref>{{cite web |title=Matthias Farley: Getting Reps For Transition To New Defense Has Been 'Huge' |url=https://www.colts.com/news/matthias-farley-getting-reps-for-transition-to-new-defense-has-been-huge |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=Colts.com |author=Arthur, Jake |date=July 2, 2018}}</ref> He was named the Colts starting strong safety to begin the season.


He started in the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts']] season-opener against the [[2018 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] and recorded seven solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 34–23 loss. On September 23, 2018, Geathers collected 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass during a 20–16 loss at the [[2018 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 3.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2018) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2018 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
He started in the Colts' season-opener against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] and recorded seven solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 34–23 loss. On September 23, 2018, Geathers collected 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass during a 20–16 loss at the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in Week 3.<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Clayton Geathers (2018) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/claytongeathers/2552386/gamelogs?season=2018 |accessdate=October 6, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


===2019===
===2019===
On March 20, 2019, Geathers re-signed with the Colts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Re-Sign Top Strong Safety Clayton Geathers|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-re-sign-top-strong-safety-clayton-geathers|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>
On March 20, 2019, Geathers re-signed with the Colts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Re-Sign Top Strong Safety Clayton Geathers|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-re-sign-top-strong-safety-clayton-geathers|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=March 20, 2019}}</ref>
In week 3 against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Geathers intercepted [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] in the 27-24 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127929 |title=Brissett's fast start helps Colts hold off Falcons 27-24 |date=22 September 2019 |website=www.espn.com |access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>
In week 3 against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Geathers intercepted [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] in the 27-24 win.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127929 |title=Brissett's fast start helps Colts hold off Falcons 27-24 |date=22 September 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |access-date=22 September 2019}}</ref>


===Tennessee Titans===
===Tennessee Titans===
On August 16, 2021, Geathers signed with the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{cite web|work=TennesseeTitans.com|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-veteran-safeties-clayton-geathers-and-bradley-mcdougald-part-ways-wit|title=Titans Add Veteran Safeties Clayton Geathers and Bradley McDougald, Part Ways With Four Others, in a Flurry of Roster Moves|date=August 16, 2021|accessdate=August 16, 2021|first=Jim|last=Wyatt}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Titans Part Ways With Five Players While Placing One on Injured Reserve, Another on Reserve/COVID-19 List|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/roster-moves-titans-part-ways-with-five-players-while-placing-one-on-injured-res|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 29, 2021}}</ref>
On August 16, 2021, Geathers signed with the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{cite web|work=TennesseeTitans.com|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-veteran-safeties-clayton-geathers-and-bradley-mcdougald-part-ways-wit|title=Titans Add Veteran Safeties Clayton Geathers and Bradley McDougald, Part Ways With Four Others, in a Flurry of Roster Moves|date=August 16, 2021|accessdate=August 16, 2021|first=Jim|last=Wyatt}}</ref> He was released on August 29, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Titans Part Ways With Five Players While Placing One on Injured Reserve, Another on Reserve/COVID-19 List|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/roster-moves-titans-part-ways-with-five-players-while-placing-one-on-injured-res|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 29, 2021}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| '''15''' || 2 || 34 || 27 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || '''1''' || '''29''' || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 9 || 9 || 59 || 50 || 9 || 0.0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''5''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 5 || 1 || 8 || 5 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 12 || '''12''' || '''89''' || '''61''' || '''28''' || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| '''15''' || 10 || 54 || 40 || 14 || 0.0 || 1 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 56 !! 34 !! 244 !! 183 !! 61 !! 0.0 !! 4 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 10 !! 2 !! 1 !! 29 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| '''2''' || '''2''' || '''20''' || '''14''' || '''6''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 2 !! 2 !! 20 !! 14 !! 6 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
In April 2022, Geathers returned home to UCF to join [[Gus Malzahn]]'s coaching staff as assistant director of personnel and defensive backs assistant. <ref>{{cite web |url=https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/roster/staff/clayton-geathers/94 |title=Clayton Geathers bio|website=www.ucfknights.com |access-date=4 August 2022}}</ref>
In April 2022, Geathers returned to UCF to join [[Gus Malzahn]]'s coaching staff as assistant director of personnel and defensive backs assistant.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/roster/staff/clayton-geathers/94 |title=Clayton Geathers bio|website=www.ucfknights.com |access-date=4 August 2022}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Geathers is the nephew of retired NFL defensive end [[Jumpy Geathers]], cousin of [[Orlando Predators]] defensive end [[Jeremy Geathers]], free agent defensive end [[Clifton Geathers]], free agent nose tackle [[Kwame Geathers]], former [[Cincinnati Bengals]] [[defensive end]] [[Robert Geathers]], and former UCF defensive end Jarvis Geathers.<ref>{{cite web | title=UCF safety Clayton Geathers hopes to follow his family path to the NFL | work= orlandosentinel.com | url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-09-26/sports/os-ucf-clayton-geathers-south-carolina-0927-20130926_1_robert-geathers-sr-kemal-ishmael-family-path |accessdate=September 26, 2013}}</ref>
Geathers is the nephew of retired NFL defensive end [[Jumpy Geathers]], cousin of [[Orlando Predators]] defensive end [[Jeremy Geathers]], free agent defensive end [[Clifton Geathers]], free agent nose tackle [[Kwame Geathers]], former [[Cincinnati Bengals]] [[defensive end]] [[Robert Geathers]], and former UCF defensive end Jarvis Geathers.<ref>{{cite web | title=UCF safety Clayton Geathers hopes to follow his family path to the NFL | work= orlandosentinel.com | url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2013/09/26/ucf-safety-clayton-geathers-hopes-to-follow-his-family-path-to-the-nfl/ |access-date=September 26, 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://ucfknights.com/staff/clayton-geathers UCF Knights coach bio]
* [https://ucfknights.com/staff/clayton-geathers UCF Knights coach bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150322080205/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html UCF Knights player bio]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150322080205/http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/clayton_geathers_587165.html UCF Knights player bio]
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Clayton Geathers
refer to caption
Geathers with the Indianapolis Colts in 2015
No. 42, 26
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1992-06-01) June 1, 1992 (age 32)
Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Carvers Bay
(Hemingway, South Carolina)
College:UCF
NFL draft:2015 / round: 4 / pick: 109
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • UCF (2022)
    Assistant director of personnel/defensive backs assistant
Career highlights and awards
  • AAC Fifth Anniversary Team (2018)[1]
  • First-team All-AAC (2014)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:244
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:10
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clayton Geathers (born June 1, 1992) is an American former professional football safety. He played college football at UCF, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life

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Geathers attended and played at Carvers Bay High School and help them advance to the Lower State Championship two consecutive years (2007–2008).[2] Geathers was selected to the all-state team twice as a defensive back in 2009 and as a running back in 2008.

College career

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Geathers was selected to the All-American Athletic Conference (AAC) Second-team, Sporting News All-AAC Team and Phil Steele's Postseason All-AAC Second-team in his junior season.[2]

Geathers finished third in tackles in University of Central Florida football history with 383 tackles. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Geather had 67 tackles, the following year as a sophomore had 117 tackles, then as a redshirt junior 100 tackles, and then in his last season Geathers tallied 97 tackles. Geathers also started in 52 games out of a total of 53 games he played in college.

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On December 15, 2014, it was announced that Geathers had accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl.[3] On January 24, 2015, Geathers attended the Senior Bowl and played for Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley's South team. He recorded four solo tackles as the South lost 34–13 to the North.[4] Geathers attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana and performed all of the combine drills. He finished second among his position group in the bench press, eighth in the broad jump, and 12th in the short and long shuttle.

External videos
video icon Clayton Geathers' NFL Combine Workout

On March 25, 2015, Geathers attended UCF's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only run positional drills. Team representatives and scouts from all 32 NFL teams attended his pro day, including New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick.[5] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Geathers was projected to be a fourth to seventh round pick or a priority undrafted free agent. He was ranked as the fifth best strong safety prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked the 11th best safety by Scouts Inc.[6][7]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m) 		218 lb
(99 kg) 		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.55 s 1.58 s 2.63 s 4.27 s 7.21 s 37 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

Indianapolis Colts

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2015

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Geathers (far left) in a game against the Tennessee Titans in November 2018.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Geathers in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[10] Geathers was the sixth safety drafted in 2015.[11] On May 6, 2015, the Colts signed Geathers to a four-year, $2.81 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $533,930.[12]

External videos
video icon Colts draft Clayton Geathers 109th overall
video icon NFL Draft Profile: Clayton Geathers

Throughout training camp, he competed to be the starting free safety against Dwight Lowery after it was vacant due to the release of Sergio Brown.[13] Head coach Chuck Pagano named Geathers the backup free safety, behind Dwight Lowery, to begin the regular season.[14]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Colts' season-opener at the Buffalo Bills and recorded two solo tackles and deflected a pass in their 27–14 loss. Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 7 loss to the New Orleans Saints due to a knee injury.[15][16] On November 22, 2015, Geathers earned his first career start after Mike Adams was unable to play due to a hamstring injury. Geathers finished the Colts' 24–21 win at the Atlanta Falcons with a season-high nine combined tackles in Week 11.[17] He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 34 combined tackles (27 solo) and a pass deflection in 15 games and two starts.[18]

2016

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On January 5, 2016, the Colts announced their decision to fire defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.[19] On January 7, 2016, the Colts hired former Baltimore Ravens linebackers coach Ted Monachino as their new defensive coordinator.[20] Geathers entered training camp slated as the starting free safety.[21] On July 26, 2016, it was reported that Geathers fractured a bone in his foot during training camp.[22] Pagano named Geathers the starting free safety to start the regular season, alongside strong safety Mike Adams.[23]

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video icon Clayton Geathers tackles Demarco Murray
video icon Geathers forces fumble to clinch win

Geathers remained inactive for the Colts' season-opening 39–35 loss to the Detroit Lions due to his foot injury. On September 25, 2016, Geathers recorded six combined tackles and forced a fumble in a 26–22 win against the San Diego Chargers in Week 3. Geathers forced a key fumble by Chargers' tight end Hunter Henry, which was recovered by Colts' teammate Mike Adams, in the fourth quarter.[24] In Week 5, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 29-23 win against the Chicago Bears. On November 20, 2016, Geathers tied his season-high of nine combined tackles and deflected a pass in the Colts' 24–17 victory against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. He exited in the fourth quarter of the game after sustaining a concussion and neck injury while tackling Titans' running back Demarco Murray during a crucial fourth and one-yard attempt with less than three minutes remaining.[25][26] On December 12, 2016, the Colts officially placed Geathers on injured reserve due to his neck injury.[27] He finished the season with 59 combined tackles (50 solo) and five pass deflections in nine games and nine starts.[18]

2017

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During the offseason, Geathers underwent surgery to repair a bulging herniated disc in his neck in March 2017.[28] On September 2, 2017, the Colts placed Geathers on their physically unable to perform list to start the season as he recovered from neck surgery.[29] On November 14, 2017, the Colts activated Geathers off of their physically unable to perform list.[30] Upon returning from injury, Geathers was named the backup free safety behind Darius Butler.[31] Geathers was inactive for the Colts' Week 16 loss at the Ravens for personal reasons.[32] In Week 17, he collected a season-high three combined tackles during a 22–13 victory against the Houston Texans.[33] Geathers was limited to five games and one start in 2017 and finished the season with eight combined tackles (five solo).[18]

2018

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Geathers pursuing Adrian Peterson in a game against the Washington Redskins in 2018.

On January 1, 2018, the Colts fired Pagano after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2017.[34] On February 11, 2018, the Colts announced their decision to hire former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich to be their next head coach.[35] Reich and defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus switched the defense from a base 3-4 defense to a base 4-3 defense. Throughout training camp, Geathers competed against Matthias Farley to be the starting strong safety.[36] He was named the Colts starting strong safety to begin the season.

He started in the Colts' season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals and recorded seven solo tackles and forced a fumble in their 34–23 loss. On September 23, 2018, Geathers collected 13 combined tackles (11 solo) and deflected a pass during a 20–16 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.[37]

2019

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On March 20, 2019, Geathers re-signed with the Colts.[38] In week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons, Geathers intercepted Matt Ryan in the 27-24 win.[39]

Tennessee Titans

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On August 16, 2021, Geathers signed with the Tennessee Titans.[40] He was released on August 29, 2021.[41]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 IND 15 2 34 27 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 29 0
2016 IND 9 9 59 50 9 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 0
2017 IND 5 1 8 5 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 IND 12 12 89 61 28 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0
2019 IND 15 10 54 40 14 0.0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
56 34 244 183 61 0.0 4 1 0 0 0 10 2 1 29 0

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2018 IND 2 2 20 14 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2 2 20 14 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Coaching career

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In April 2022, Geathers returned to UCF to join Gus Malzahn's coaching staff as assistant director of personnel and defensive backs assistant.[42]

Personal life

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Geathers is the nephew of retired NFL defensive end Jumpy Geathers, cousin of Orlando Predators defensive end Jeremy Geathers, free agent defensive end Clifton Geathers, free agent nose tackle Kwame Geathers, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers, and former UCF defensive end Jarvis Geathers.[43]

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