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| Anton Clarkson |
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| Anton Clarkson is a recent graduate from Hofstra University where he was a three year starting quarterback. |
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Clarkson finished as the school’s 2nd All-Time leading passer (behind Giovanni Carmazzi) with 8,788 career passing yards. In 2004 Clarkson passed his way to All-Conference honors, completing 60% of his passes for 2,239 yards and 19 touchdowns against only 7 interceptions. The following season he was named an All-American, All-Northeast Region and All-Conference performer throwing to the likes of Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints) and Devale Ellis (Detroit Lions). That year he averaged 302 yards passing per game (2nd in conference history). In 2006 Clarkson set the school’s record for least interceptions thrown in a single season (3), again garnering All-Conference honors. Upon Graduation, Clarkson had brief stints with both the New York Giants and Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
On the prep level Anton Clarkson succeeded J.P. Losman (Buffalo Bills) at Venice High School under head coach Angelo Gasca. As a two-year starter Clarkson completed 273 of 425 passes for 5,497 yards and 55 touchdowns in 21 games while rushing for 13 scores and 532 yards. In 2000 Clarkson was named Western League Offensive Player of the Year. He was also a two-time All-City performer in both 1999 and 2000. Upon graduation, Clarkson signed with Oregon State to play for then coach Dennis Erickson. Clarkson spent his first year with the Beavers as a redshirt freshman where he served as the backup to Derek Anderson (Cleveland Browns).
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