Charles Clay (born February 13, 1989) is an American former professional football tight end.

He played college football at Tulsa and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Clay attended Little Rock Central High School where he was ranked as the 13th top overall prospect in the state of Arkansas by Rivals.com his senior season.

[1] After high school, Clay attended the University of Tulsa, where he majored in business as well as played halfback and fullback from 2007 to 2010.

Possesses good lateral agility and makes people miss in the open field.

Delivers powerful shots blocking and shows good leg drive.

Strong enough to push the pile in short yardage situations and can break tackles in the secondary.

[10] In his second start, he recorded his first career rushing touchdown and 109 yards receiving in a Week 2 matchup with the Colts.

[9] During Week 14, against the Pittsburgh Steelers he broke multiple tackles, including one of veteran safety Troy Polamalu, on his way to a touchdown in a Miami win.

[9] On March 19, 2015, Clay signed a five-year, $38 million contract with the Buffalo Bills, after the Dolphins elected not to match the offer.

He had a career best nine catches in game 4 against the Giants, and matched it two weeks later against the Bengals, both losses.

On September 10, 2017, Clay caught four passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in the season opener against the New York Jets.