Early Life and Education of Jadeveon Clowney: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jadeveon Clowney. From birth to education, explore key events.

Jadeveon Clowney is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Carolina Panthers. He was a standout player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, winning the Ted Hendricks Award. Clowney was drafted first overall by the Houston Texans in 2014 and spent five seasons with the team, earning three Pro Bowl selections. After leaving Houston, he had stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens before joining the Panthers. He is known for his athleticism and impactful defensive plays.

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February 14, 1993: Jadeveon Clowney's Birth

On February 14, 1993, Jadeveon Davarus Clowney was born. He is now an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

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2007: High School Football Debut

In 2007, as a freshman, standing at 6'3" and weighing 200 lbs, Jadeveon Clowney played running back and defensive end for the South Pointe High School junior varsity team.

2008: AAAA Division II Title

In 2008, South Pointe, with Clowney, went 15–0, securing the South Carolina AAAA Division II title with a 35–14 victory over Northwestern High. Clowney had 17 sacks despite a bone spur.

2008: South Pointe Season

In 2008, despite the graduation of 31 seniors, Clowney contributed to South Pointe's 10-4 record and state semifinal appearance, recording 144 tackles and 23 sacks.

January 2009: Foot Surgery

In January 2009, Jadeveon Clowney underwent surgery on his foot to address a bone spur that he had played with during the 2008 season.

2010: Named South Carolina's Mr. Football

In 2010, Jadeveon Clowney was named South Carolina's Mr. Football, capping off a high school career where his team went 38-6 across three seasons.

February 14, 2011: Commitment to South Carolina

On February 14, 2011, his eighteenth birthday, Jadeveon Clowney announced his commitment to play football for the University of South Carolina, choosing them over other top programs.

2011: College Career Start

In 2011, Jadeveon Clowney began his college football career at the University of South Carolina, playing under coach Steve Spurrier.

2011: Track and Field Competitions

In 2011, Jadeveon Clowney competed in track and field, achieving a personal-best of 11.43 seconds in the 100 meters and participating in shot put, discus, and relay events.

2011: Top Recruit

Throughout his senior year and leading up to 2011, Jadeveon Clowney was consistently ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect of the 2011 class by major recruiting services.