Here are some quick facts to know about wide receiver Chase Claypool who was selected at No. 49 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft.
- Claypool joins defensive end Stephon Tuitt and offensive tackle Jarron Jones as Notre Dame alumni on the roster.
- In terms of measurables, Claypool draws comparisons to former Detroit Lions Pro Bowl receiver Calvin Johnson. Claypool is 6-4, 238 lbs., and ran a 4.42-40 (according to ESPN, it’s the second-fastest time for a player who weighs at least 230 pounds). Johnson is 6-5, 239 lbs., and ran a 4.4-40.
- Claypool finished seventh in Notre Dame history in career receptions with 150. His 13 TDs in 2019 were the sixth most in a season.
- Hailing from British Columbia, Canada, Claypool becomes the first Canadian to play for the Steelers since kicker Shaun Suisham.
- Claypool wore No. 83 at Notre Dame. In Pittsburgh, the number was made famous by former tight end Heath Miller.
