Tarleton State University Athletics

Sophomore (2024):
Played in 11 games, making his Texan debut at Baylor on Aug. 31 … Made his lone tackle of the season in that game.
 
Independence Community College:
Spent two years at defensive back at Independence CC from 2022-23 … Tallied an interception, three sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss, a pass breakup and 16 tackles (11 solo) in six games in 2023 … Led all defensive backs at the JUCO level in both sacks and TFL’s in 2023 ... In four straight games played between Aug. 31-Oct. 7, 2023, posted multiple tackles for loss in each game, having his best game of the year against Garden City CC, where he recorded 2.5 TFL’s, a sack, six tackles and a pass breakup … The week before against Iowa Western CC, recorded two sacks for a loss of 20 yards … Had his interception to go with two tackles for loss and five total tackles against Coffeyville CC on Sept. 9, 2023.
 
Winton Woods High School:
Played a year of varsity football, three varsity years of baseball, and two varsity years of wrestling
 
Personal:
Is a 2021 graduate of Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, Ohio … Hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio … Full name is John Wesley Clifford Jr. … Nickname is Cliff … Son of John Clifford Sr. and Doreatha Moore … Has one brother, John, and two sisters, Z’hane and Dajah … Majoring in sports management … Born Jan. 10.