Walter Clayton Jr. is a guard for the Florida Gators, a team that competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He led the Gators to victory after scoring a record 713 points at the 2025 national championship. Clayton Jr. was awarded the SEC Tournament MVP and West Regional Most Outstanding Player award. He recorded his 2,000th career point in the first-round win against Norfolk State by registering 23 points. Clayton Jr. began his college career with the Ioan Gaels in 2021 and appeared in 64 contests for his former team. He moved to the Gators in 2023 and helped the team become the NCAA champion in 2025, according to the Florida Gators' official website.
Clayton Jr., who won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a sophomore, was named to the Second Team All-SEC in the 2023-24 season. He was also named to the All-SEC Tournament Team and averaged 17.6 points per contest as a junior. A native of Lake Wales, Florida, United States, the Florida Gators player graduated from Bartow Senior High School, as per the aforementioned website.
Walter Clayton Jr. NIL Deals
Walter Clayton Jr., as of June 2025, has NIL deals with Chomp Out Hunger, SWAG Family Resource Centers, North Central Florida YMCA, Wreaths Across America, and Made For More Mentorship Academy, according to On3.
Walter Clayton Jr. NIL Deal Tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 7/30/24 | Chomp Out Hunger |
| 2/9/24 | SWAG Family Resource Centers |
| 1/4/24 | North Central Florida YMCA |
| 12/18/23 | Wreaths Across America |
| 10/6/23 | Made For More Mentorship Academy |
Walter Clayton Jr. Notable NIL Deals
Chomp Out Hunger
Walter Clayton Jr. signed an NIL deal with Chomp Out Hunger on July 30, 2024. Chomp Out Hunger is one of the largest food drives in the United States, helping a host of communities.
SWAG Family Resource Centers
Walter Clayton Jr. signed an NIL deal with the SWAG Family Resource Centers on February 9, 2024. SWAG Family Resource Centers provides free programs, services, and activities to communities in need.
North Central Florida YMCA
Walter Clayton Jr. signed an NIL deal with North Central Florida YMCA on January 4, 2024. North Central Florida YMCA is a non-profit organization aimed at providing a wide variety of programs and services to communities.
Wreaths Across America
Walter Clayton Jr. signed an NIL deal with Wreaths Across America on December 18, 2023. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing wreaths for placement on veterans' graves in military cemeteries.
FAQs on Walter Clayton Jr.
A. Walter Clayton Jr. plays for the Florida Gators.
A. Walter Clayton Jr. plays as a guard.
A. Cherie Quarg and Walter Clayton Sr. are the parents of Walter Clayton Jr.
A. Walter Clayton Jr. weighs around 195 lbs or 88 kg.
