Clay Oven

Expected to compete for a starting job at linebacker after a breakout sophomore year… Is Montana's second-leading returner in tackles and QB Hurries UM President's Award Winner for top GPA in Grizzly Athletics Emerged as a physical and speedy linebacker and gunner on special teams… Totaled 49 tackles (29 solo) after appearing in all 15 games and making one start… Also logged 2 sacks for a loss of 10 yards… Had the 2nd most QB Hurries on the team with 4 and broke up a pass against Eastern Washington… Was chosen as the next Grizzly to wear the Legacy #37 jersey in the summer by former teammate Trevin Gradney UM President's Award Winner for top GPA in Grizzly Athletics Played in 13 games as a freshman, primarily on special teams… Logged two total tackles and picked up the first solo tackle of his career against Cal Poly. Was a redshirt and did not see game action. A two-time first-team all-state linebacker on defense and a first-team all-state running back as well… As a senior racked up 53 total tackles and led his team in TFLs with eight and sacks with four… Also intercepted a pass… A three-sport athlete who also plays basketball and ran track at Billings Central… Helped lead Rams football to the State A title game in 2022 with a 10-2 overall record and 6-1 regional record… On the track he finished fifth in the 400-meter run at the Class A state meet in 2022 with a time of 51.16, and was fifth in the long jump, as well, leaping 20 feet, 11¾ inches… Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports… Also received offers from Montana State, Carroll, Dickinson State, and Montana Tech… Prep coach was Jim Stanton Tackles: 8 (vs Central Washington, 2025)