Landen Clark
| LSU Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Radford |
| College | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Landen Clark is an American college football quarterback for the LSU Tigers. He previously played for the Elon Phoenix.
Early life
Clark grew up in Radford, Virginia, and attended Radford High School.[1] As a senior in 2023, he led the Bobcats to a perfect 15–0 record and the program's first VHSL Class 2 state championship in 51 years, defeating Riverheads 39–21 in the title game. Clark accounted for over 4,300 total yards and 71 touchdowns that season.[1][2][3]
He was named Class 2 Offensive Player of the Year by the VHSL, a two-time region Player of the Year, and WSLS Player of the Year.[1] During his junior year, he accumulated over 3,300 yards and 52 touchdowns while leading the team to a 10–2 record.[1]
In addition to football, Clark was a state champion in track and field and a state runner-up in basketball.[1]
College career
Elon
Clark committed to Elon University in 2023 and enrolled in 2024.[4]
As a true freshman in 2024, he appeared in four games, rushing for 11 yards on four carries.[5]
In 2025, as a redshirt freshman and starting quarterback, Clark completed 155 of 277 passes (56.0%) for 2,321 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. He added 614 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 189 carries, accounting for 29 total touchdowns.[6] He earned three CAA Rookie of the Week honors, was named CAA Co-Offensive Rookie of the Year, and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award (FCS freshman of the year).[7] He also received third-team Freshman All-American honors from Phil Steele.[8]
Clark entered the NCAA transfer portal on December 2, 2025.[9]
LSU
On January 11, 2026, Clark committed to transfer to LSU, choosing the Tigers over offers from Michigan, Kentucky, and James Madison.[7] He transferred with three years of eligibility remaining and became LSU's first transfer portal quarterback addition under head coach Lane Kiffin.[7]
Personal life
Clark is the son of Darrenn and Heather Clark and has one brother, Hayden.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Landen Clark - Football". elonphoenix.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Radford captures first state football championship in 51 years". roanoke.com. December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Riverheads falls to Radford in VHSL Class 2 state football championship". newsleader.com. December 9, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Landen Clark, Elon, Quarterback". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Landen Clark - Elon Phoenix Quarterback". espn.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Landen Clark Career Stats". espn.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Landen Clark, Elon quarterback, transfers to LSU football". nola.com. January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Elon Trio Earns Phil Steele All-American Honors". elonphoenix.com. December 29, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "Dynamic Elon quarterback Landen Clark intends to enter transfer portal". ncfootballnews.com. December 2, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026.