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 Dallas Cowboys. He rose to prominence during his college football career at the University of South Carolina, where he won the Ted Hendricks Award. Clowney was subsequently selected as the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. He spent five seasons with the Texans, earning three Pro Bowl selections. Since leaving Houston, Clowney has played for multiple teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Carolina Panthers, before joining the Cowboys.

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February 14, 1993: Jadeveon Clowney Born

On February 14, 1993, Jadeveon Davarus Clowney was born. He is an American professional football linebacker.

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1994: Mother began working at Frito-Lay

In 1994, Jadeveon Clowney's mother, Josenna Clowney, began working as a processing technician at the Frito-Lay plant in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1995: Father's Imprisonment

In 1995, Jadeveon Clowney's father, David Morgan, was incarcerated for robbing a Rock Hill check cashing business and served nearly 12 years.

2006: Father Released From Prison

In 2006, Jadeveon Clowney's father, David Morgan, was released from prison after serving nearly 12 years.

2007: Played on junior varsity team

In 2007, as a freshman, Jadeveon Clowney, already 6’ 3” and 200 lbs, played running back and defensive end for the school's junior varsity team at South Pointe High School.

2007: Started as a true freshman

Jadeveon Clowney started in all 12 games as a true freshman at South Carolina. He started the season opener against East Carolina, becoming the first freshman to start on the defensive line since Travian Robertson in 2007.

2008: Helped team to a 10-4 record

In 2008, Clowney helped the South Pointe team to a 10–4 record for the season, and a state semifinal berth, where the Stallions lost to Northwestern. Clowney finished the season with 144 tackles and 23 sacks.

2008: South Pointe Wins State Title

In 2008, South Pointe, with Jadeveon Clowney, went 15–0 for the season, winning the South Carolina AAAAAA Division 1 title and earning a No. 3 spot in the MaxPreps high school ranking. Clowney finished with 17 sacks despite a bone spur in his foot.

January 2009: Clowney had foot surgery

In January 2009, Jadeveon Clowney opted to have surgery on his foot to address a bone spur that he played with during the previous season.

2010: Named South Carolina's Mr. Football

In 2010, Jadeveon Clowney was named South Carolina's Mr. Football after tallying 162 tackles, 29.5 sacks, and leading his team to a 13-2 record.

February 14, 2011: Commitment to South Carolina

On February 14, 2011, Jadeveon Clowney announced his commitment to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over other universities.

February 2011: Photo Shoot for ESPN

In February 2011, Jadeveon Clowney headed to New York City for a photo shoot for an ESPN the Magazine feature story.

2011: Attended University of South Carolina

In 2011, Jadeveon Clowney began attending the University of South Carolina where he played on the Gamecocks football team.

2011: Competed in track & field

In 2011, Jadeveon Clowney competed in track & field, participating as a sprinter, shot putter, and discus thrower for his school's team.

2011: Ranked #1 overall prospect of the 2011 class

Throughout his high school career, and especially in 2011, Jadeveon Clowney was regarded as the consensus No. 1 overall prospect of the 2011 class by major recruiting services.