Career Timeline of Will Clapp: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Will Clapp built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Will Clapp is a former American football center. He played college football at LSU and then professionally for the New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Chargers, and Buffalo Bills in the NFL. His career focused on the center position within the sport.
January 2010: Committed to LSU Tigers
In January 2010, Will Clapp committed to play football for the LSU Tigers.
2014: Freshman Redshirt
In 2014, Will Clapp did not play as a true freshman and chose to redshirt.
2015: Started All Games and Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
In 2015, as a redshirt freshman, Will Clapp started all 12 games for the Tigers, ranking third on the team in total snaps with 776 and knockdown blocks with 88. He did not allow a sack all season and was named to the 2015 Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team.
2016: All-SEC Selection
In 2016, as a redshirt sophomore, Will Clapp started 11 of 12 games, missing one due to injury. He played 648 snaps, had 58 knockdown blocks and did not allow a sack for the second straight season. He was named to the 2016 All-SEC football team.
2017: All-SEC Selection Again
In 2017, Will Clapp started all 13 games for the Tigers and was named to the All-SEC Football Team for the second year in a row.
May 10, 2018: Signed with Saints
On May 10, 2018, Will Clapp signed his rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints.
December 17, 2018: NFL Debut
On December 17, 2018, Will Clapp made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers as a substitute for Michael Ola.
2018: Entered NFL Draft
After the 2017 season, Will Clapp announced he was going to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL draft.
2019: Action in 14 games during the 2019 season
In 2019, Will Clapp saw action in 14 games during the 2019 season, starting three.
September 26, 2020: Waived by the Saints
On September 26, 2020, Will Clapp was waived by the Saints.
April 20, 2021: Re-signed with Saints
On April 20, 2021, Will Clapp re-signed with the New Orleans Saints.
April 26, 2022: Signed with Chargers
On April 26, 2022, Will Clapp signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.
April 6, 2023: Re-signed with Chargers
On April 6, 2023, Will Clapp re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.
March 22, 2024: Signed with Buffalo Bills
On March 22, 2024, Will Clapp signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, reuniting with offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
August 27, 2024: Waived by Bills
On August 27, 2024, Will Clapp was waived by the Buffalo Bills.
March 13, 2025: Signed with Saints Again
On March 13, 2025, Will Clapp signed a contract to return to the New Orleans Saints.
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