Clark is listed at 6-3, 272 pounds. In 2014, he was second on the Wolverines with 13.5 tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks. He finished with 42 tackles. In 2013, he was an All Big 10 second-teamer, as he led the team with 12 tackles for a loss and also registered 4.5 sacks. He started all 13 games in his junior season.
Here is the NFL.com Scouting Report on Clark: "Downhill defensive end who can play on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Has the power to control the edge and is able to disengage and finish as a tackler. Fires out of stance with good burst upfield as pass rusher. Keeps pad level low and converts speed to power. Gets shoulders turned when he rounds corner as pass rusher, gaining leverage advantage."
With the 63rd pick the Seattle Seahawks choose Frank Clark from Michigan.
Sept. 29, 2013: Sherman was again a central figure in a fourth consecutive Seahawks win, this one coming against the Texans in Houston, where Sherman jumped a fourth-quarter route by tight end Owen Daniels to pick off a Matt Schaub pass and return it 58 yards - with just one shoe - for an overtime-forcing touchdown. Kicker Steven Hauschka booted a 45-yard field goal in the extra period to give Seattle a 23-20 win after the Seahawks started the game down 20-3. "It's a high-risk, high-reward play," said Sherman. "You have to jump in, and you might get beat over the top for a 20- or 30-yard gain if he gets the ball down there. But if you make the play, you might get a pick-6 and change the game for your team."
Sept. 15, 2013: Sherman's first pick of the 2013 season came against a familiar foe in Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers, as he intercepted a deep ball intended for tight end Vernon Davis, returned it 28 yards, and celebrated by dancing with the Sea Gals cheer squad. But more impressive than Sherman's pick - and dance - was his defense of Anquan Boldin. The San Francisco wideout had 13 catches for 208 yards in the Niners' season opener, but in Week 2 against Seattle with Sherman in coverage most of the day, Boldin was limited to one catch for seven yards. "I asked coach for the challenge," Sherman said. "I wanted to follow him." The Seahawks won the game, 29-3, and Sherman was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
Dec. 30, 2012: Sherman's eighth and final interception of 2012 helped the Seahawks secure their fifth straight win, as the Seattle cornerback stepped in front of a fourth-and-10 throw from Rams quarterback Sam Bradford to give the ball back to Seattle with a half-minute to play. The Seahawks ran out the clock to 20-13 victory.
Dec. 23, 2012: On the first play of the fourth quarter in an eventual 42-13 Seattle win over San Francisco, Sherman stepped in front of a Colin Kaepernick pass intended for Randy Moss at the back of the end zone for his seventh interception of the year. The Seattle corner also recovered a Red Bryant-blocked field goal and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown at the beginning of the second quarter.
Dec. 9, 2012: In a 58-0 rout of the visiting Arizona Cardinals, Sherman had the first multi-interception game of his career, one of which he returned for his first career touchdown. Quarterback John Skelton was once again the victim, as Sherman took a second-quarter pick back 19 yards for a score before adding another interception of Skelton just before halftime. To this point, four of Sherman's 10 career interceptions had come against Skelton.
Dec. 9, 2012: In a 58-0 rout of the visiting Arizona Cardinals, Sherman had the first multi-interception game of his career, one of which he returned for his first career touchdown. Quarterback John Skelton was once again the victim, as Sherman took a second-quarter pick back 19 yards for a score before adding another interception of Skelton just before halftime. To this point, four of Sherman's 10 career interceptions had come against Skelton.
Nov. 11, 2012: Sherman earned his first-ever NFC Defensive Player of the Week award in a 28-7 win over the New York Jets after having his way with quarterback Mark Sanchez. Sherman baited the former USC signal caller into a third-and-goal pass for tight end Dustin Keller and hauled in his fourth interception of the year in the process. Sherman also had his first career sack and forced a Sanchez fumble in the game's fourth quarter, helping Seattle set up its final touchdown of the day.
Clark gives the Seahawks further depth on the defensive line, which has been well-known for rotating its premier talents for optimum production in recent seasons. The Seahawks totaled 37 sacks in 2014 and the addition of Clark only improves their outlook in that department.
O'Brien Schofield went to Atlanta in free agency during the offseason, and the drafting of Clark immediately can replace the departed defensive end. Clark joins proven veterans Michael Bennett and Cliff Avril on the defensive end depth chart. Clark is certainly viewed as an explosive performer off the edge and joins a unit that is deep with experience and veteran leadership, which can only help his progress as a professional. Demarcus Dobbs and Cassius Marsh also remain on the current depth chart at defensive end, along with Greg Scruggs.
