Friday night, in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Texas Tech OL Le’Raven Clark was selected No. 82 overall by the Indianapolis Colts.

Clark is the first Red Raider to be selected in the NFL Draft since 2014, when Jace Amaro and Will Smith were selected in the second and seventh rounds respectively.

Stick with us tonight in Red Raider Nation for more at 10 p.m. on KAMC news!

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(Texas Tech Athletic Department)

Texas Tech offensive lineman Le’Raven Clark heard his name called on the second day of the 2016 NFL Draft as the three-time All-Big 12 first team selection was selected by the Indianapolis Colts on Friday evening.
 
Clark, taken with the 82nd overall pick, becomes the fifth Red Raider taken in the third round or higher since 2009, joining Michael Crabtree (1st Round – 2009), Darcel McBath (2nd Round – 2009), Louis Vasquez (3rd round – 2009) and Jace Amaro (Second Round – 2014).
 
Clark, a native of Rockdale, Texas, started all 51 games of his illustrious Red Raider career, which included three All-Big 12 first team selections, numerous All-American honors and three appearances on both the Lombardi and Outland Trophy watch lists.
 
Clark was part of a Red Raider offensive line in 2015 that only allowed 27 sacks and was among the nation’s leaders in fewest tackles for loss allowed. He helped pave the way for DeAndre Washington to become the first Red Raider in 20 years to record back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
 
The Red Raiders boasted one of the top offenses in college football this past season as Texas Tech ranked second nationally in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense. Tech also ranked among the top 40 teams in the country in rushing offense as well.
 
The NFL Draft concludes with the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday afternoon. Fans can follow Texas Tech football on Twitter andInstagram for updates on Red Raiders being drafted or signing with NFL teams this weekend.

2014
All-Big 12 (1st Team)… AP All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Preseason USA Today Second Team All-America… Preseason All-Big 12… Lombardi Award Watch List… Outland Trophy Watch List… started and played in 12 games at left tackle… paved the way for Tech’s first 1,000-yard rusher (DeAndre Washington) since 1998… team rushed for 1,836 yards — the most since 1998 (2,219)… offensive line allowed just 13 sacks… completed season with 38 consecutive starts, which dates back to start of career in 2012.

2013
ESPN Big 12 All-Bowl Team… started and played in all 13 games at left tackle… All-Big 12 (2nd Team)… AP All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Big 12 Broadcasters All-Conference (2nd Team)… San Antonio Express-News All-Big 12 (2nd Team)… Athlon All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Midseason FOX Sports All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Midseason Phil Steele All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Midseason San Antonio Express-News All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Preseason All-Big 12 (Media)… Lombardi Award Watch List (Top Lineman or Linebacker)… Outland Trophy Watch List (Top Interior Lineman)… Preseason Phil Steele All-Big 12 (1st Team)… Preseason Athlon All-Big 12 (1st Team)… dominated on the offensive line during the Red Raiders 37-23 upset over No. 14 Arizona State (12/30) in the National University Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium while shutting down the Sun Devils and holding them without a sack.

2012
Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America (1st Team)… Scout.com Freshman All-America (2nd Team)… All-Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (Honorable Mention)… Academic All-Big 12 (2nd Team)… ESPN All-Big 12 Freshman Team (1st Team)… Dallas Morning News All-Big 12 (Honorable Mention)… Phil Steele All-Big 12 (3rd Team)… Phil Steele All-Big 12 Freshman Team (2nd Team)… started and played in 13 games at right guard… part of the offensive line that helped pave the way for the Red Raider running backs that rushed for 1,674 yards during the regular season (12 games) — the most by Texas Tech since 1998 (2,219).

2011 
Redshirt season…. Scout team member… did not play.

HIGH SCHOOL
Rockdale High School in Rockdale, Texas… four-star prospect by Scout … three-star by Rivals and ESPN.com … PrepStar All-Midlands team … No. 24 on Superprep Texas 120 … No. 37 Superprep All-America Offensive Lineman … earned District 23-3A honors on both the offensive and defensive lines his junior and senior years … earned All-State honors as a senior… helped lead high school to four consecutive trips to the state playoffs… named Under Armour All-American… High School Coach: Jeff Miller.

PERSONAL
Le’Raven Clark… born in Bryan, Texas… son of Melvin Clark and Angelena Alcorn… has six siblings, including five sisters, La’Taira, La’Keshia, Crystal, Cheri and Rachel, and one older brother, Omar… has six relatives who have played sports either in college or professionally… enjoys fishing, hunting and video games… general studies major at Texas Tech.