Clay Millen
| Florida Gators – No. 18 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Junior |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Nevada (2021) Colorado State (2022–2023) |
| High school | Mount Si (Snoqualmie, Washington) |
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Clay Millen (born 2002) is an American college football quarterback for the University of Florida. He previously played for the Nevada Wolf Pack and Colorado State Rams. Recognized as a Freshman All-American in 2022 by College Football News, Millen holds the Colorado State record for single-season completion percentage (72.2%).
Early life
Millen attended Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, Washington, where he played quarterback as a backup to his brother Cale Millen before starting in his junior year.[1] As a junior, he threw for over 3,000 yards with 34 touchdowns and one interception, earning first-team All-State honors and the Washington 4A Offensive Player of the Year award.[2] His senior year was limited to two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but he completed 30 of 37 passes for 435 yards and six touchdowns. Millen was a team captain in his junior and senior years and graduated with a 3.9 GPA.[2]
Rated a four-star recruit by 247Sports and a three-star by Rivals,[2] Millen first committed to Arizona, but then decommitted before committing to Nevada.[1]
College career
Nevada
Millen appeared in two games in 2021 season at Nevada, completing one of two pass attempts for two yards against New Mexico State.[3][4]
Colorado State
In 2022, Millen transferred to Colorado State University, following head coach Jay Norvell from Nevada. As a redshirt freshman, he started every game he was healthy for,[5] earning Freshman All-American honors from College Football News. He set the Colorado State record for single-season completion percentage at 72.2%, throwing for 1,910 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 10 games.[6]
In 2023, Millen started the season opener against Washington State, completing 15 of 24 passes for 110 yards with one interception before being replaced during the game.[7] Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi took over as the starting quarterback,[8] and Millen did not appear in any further games that season. Following the season, he entered the transfer portal.[5]
Florida
On January 14, 2024, Millen announced his commitment to transfer to the University of Florida for the 2024 season.[9] Ahead of the 2024 season, he competed for the backup quarterback role behind returning starter Graham Mertz and freshman DJ Lagway, a five-star recruit.[10]
Statistics
| Season | Team | gp | cmp | Att | cmp% | Yds | TD | Int | Yds/att | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nevada | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 58.4 |
| 2022 | Colorado State | 10 | 169 | 234 | 72.2% | 1,910 | 10 | 6 | 8.2 | 149.8 |
| 2023 | Colorado State | 1 | 15 | 24 | 62.5% | 110 | 0 | 1 | 4.6 | 92.7 |
| 2024 | Florida | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Career | 13 | 185 | 260 | 71.2% | 2,002 | 10 | 7 | 7.81 | 143.83 |
Personal life
Millen is the son of Hugh Millen, a former NFL quarterback, and Michele Millen. His brother, Cale Millen, plays football at the University of Connecticut. Millen graduated from Mount Si High School with a 3.9 GPA.[11]
References
- ^ a b Murray, Chris (2021-02-03). "Nevada football lands four-star quarterback Clay Millen, son of former NFL player". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ a b c "Clay Millen - Football". Colorado State Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "New 2021 QB target Clay Millen already knows Colorado well". Colorado Buffaloes On SI. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Spears, Justin (2020-06-20). "Wildcats' newest QB already touring Tucson; 'It feels like home,' Clay Millen says". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ a b Lytle, Kevin. "Former Colorado State football starting quarterback Clay Millen to transfer". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ Murray, Chris (2022-10-04). "Colorado State starting QB Clay Millen, an ex-Nevada player, could be out vs. Wolf Pack". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Clay Millen 2023 Stats per Game - NCAAF". ESPN. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "QB Fowler-Nicolosi to start for Colorado State". ESPN.com. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Florida Secures Colorado State QB Transfer Commitment". Florida Gators On SI. 2024-01-14. Retrieved 2025-05-11.
- ^ "Envisioning Roles for Florida's 2024 Transfers: QB Clay Millen". Florida Gators On SI. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Hugh Millen's Youngest QB Son Leaves Nevada, Enters the Portal". Washington Huskies On SI. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2025-05-11.