Frank Clark (American football)
Frank Dominick Clark (born June 14, 1993), nicknamed "the Shark", is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Michigan. He was a second-team All-Big Ten selection, and was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Not to be confused with Frank Clarke (American football).Personal information
June 14, 1993
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
265 lb (120 kg)
Michigan (2011–2014)
2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 63
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58.5
14
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Clark spent four seasons with the Seahawks, becoming a starter in his third year. Following the 2018 season, Clark was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs, with whom he played four seasons and won two Super Bowl championships. In his postseason appearances, he has collected 13.5 sacks, third most in NFL history.[1] Clark also briefly played for the Denver Broncos.
Legal trouble[edit]
While at Michigan in 2012, Clark was arrested for felony home-invasion charges.[56]
During Michigan's 2014 season, Clark was arrested for domestic violence. He said at the time of his arrest that he and his girlfriend got into an argument in a hotel room in Sandusky, Ohio, but that he didn't touch her. The officer who responded said that Clark had an injury on his nose and determined he was intoxicated at the time of his arrest. A lamp in the hotel room was damaged and his girlfriend had a large welt on the side of her cheek and marks on her neck, as well as what appeared to be a rug burn. She reportedly threw a remote at Clark during the argument, to which Clark responded by restraining her on the bed. She bit his nose to try to get free, after which he shoved her head into the bed but she got free. After getting free Clark reportedly punched her. As she was trying to leave the room, she threw the alarm clock at Clark.[57] Clark pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct but had the assault charges dropped. He was required to pay a $350 fine and was sentenced to a three-day jail sentence, but was given credit for time already served after his arrest. He was also dismissed from the football team.[58]
On June 20, 2021, Clark was arrested in Los Angeles for felony firearm possession. He was pulled over by police on suspicion of a vehicle code violation. Police noticed a bag with an uzi sitting in the backseat. He was released the following day on bond.[59] After the arrest, it was reported that he was also arrested on a gun charge in March 2021.[60] He was charged with felony possession of an assault weapon, which carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison.[61] He pled no contest to the charges and was sentenced to one year of probation and 40 hours of community service on September 8, 2022.[62]