In 1978, Clark's first year as head coach of the Lions, Detroit drafted defensive lineman Al "Bubba" Baker in the second round. Baker set the NFL on fire recording 23 quarterback sacks that season and was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

"Monte Clark taught me how to be a professional," said Baker. "When you are a young kid coming into the pros, you have a lot to learn. I didn't see everything he was trying to teach me right away but as my career progressed I said 'Thank God for Monte Clark.' He helped smooth out my rough edges and that enabled me to have a 13-year NFL career. I have the deepest respect for Coach."

In 1980, Clark helped engineer a Lions' draft that brought running back Billy Sims to Detroit with the first overall pick, quarterback Eric Hipple in the fourth round and, in the seventh round, place-kicker Eddie Murray.

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