Clayton is originally from Cadillac and graduated from Cadillac High School in 2017. He went to Saginaw Valley State University and earned degrees in Exercise Science and Athletic Coaching. He earned his Doctorate of Physcial Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan Univeristy in 2025. He will be certified in Integrative Dry Needling in mid-October , 2025. In his free time he enjoys hunting, playing softball, golf and watching most sports.