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Patrick Claybon

Patrick Claybon is an Alabama-born sports broadcaster and NFL Network host with over a decade of experience covering professional football. He joined NFL Network in 2014 and currently hosts NFL Fantasy Live, NFL GameDay Live, and NFL GameDay View. A two-time Alabama state high school decathlon champion, Claybon built his career in local television before rising to one of sports media’s most prominent platforms.

Overview

Patrick Claybon's Profile

Patrick Claybon was born on November 25, 1983, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Dr. Ernest and Dr. Patience Claybon. Growing up in Birmingham, he was a standout athlete at Mountain Brook High School, where he won the Alabama state high school decathlon championship twice. He then attended Troy University, where he graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in broadcast journalism.

Claybon launched his broadcasting career in 2007 as a news reporter at WTVY News 4 in Dothan, Alabama. Over time, he transitioned into sports journalism, rising to sports director at WTVY before moving to the same role at WIAT-TV (CBS42) in Birmingham. During those years, he traveled coast to coast each season to cover five consecutive BCS National Championship games, building a reputation as a sharp and reliable sports reporter.

In October 2014, Claybon joined NFL Network as a news update anchor, hosting the network’s first-ever all-football live news program. Today, he hosts NFL Fantasy Live, NFL GameDay Live, and NFL GameDay View, covering breaking news and league analysis across multiple platforms. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife, Lauren and their two children.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Patrick Claybon
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1983-11-25
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: African American, Black
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2007
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $100,000–$350,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

NFL Network's Path to Draft
Path to Draft
NFL Fantasy Live, a fantasy football show that airs on the NFL Network.
NFL Fantasy Live

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Lauren Claybon from 2016 to (An executive staff member at Angel City FC, NWSL)
  • Malcolm Claybon, a biological child with Lauren Claybon, born in 2017
  • Sage Leona Claybon, a biological child with Lauren Claybon, born in 2020

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Mountain Brook High School, Mountain Brook, Alabama
  • B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Troy University

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income is from his role as host and anchor across multiple NFL Network shows.
  • Additional income from Cameo, where he creates personalised video messages for fans.

Awards

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