History of Jadeveon Clowney in Timeline

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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1977: Ross Browner's Record

In 1977, Ross Browner set a record at Clemson Memorial Stadium that Clowney later tied.

1984: Bruce Smith's Record

In 1984, Bruce Smith set a record at Clemson Memorial Stadium that Clowney later tied.

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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2006: Mario Williams Drafted

In 2006, Mario Williams was drafted and was the first defensive player selected first overall by any team since Williams.

2007: Travian Robertson Freshman Debut

In 2007, Travian Robertson became the first freshman to start on the defensive line since Clowney.

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.

February 2011: ESPN Photo Shoot

In February 2011, Jadeveon Clowney participated in a photo shoot in New York City for a feature story in ESPN the Magazine.

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.

2012: All-American Honors

In 2012, Jadeveon Clowney received unanimous All-American honors.

2012: Awarded All-America Player of the Year

In 2012, Jadeveon Clowney was voted the 2012 AT&T All-America Player of the Year, capping off a season where he won the Ted Hendricks Award and was a Unanimous All-American.

January 1, 2013: Outback Bowl Victory

On January 1, 2013, Jadeveon Clowney made a hit on Michigan's running back Vincent Smith that led to a fumble recovery and a touchdown. South Carolina won the game against Michigan, 33-28.

January 2013: Projected Top NFL Draft Pick

As early as January 2013, Jadeveon Clowney was projected as a top-three selection in the 2014 NFL draft.

July 17, 2013: ESPY Award

On July 17, 2013, Jadeveon Clowney won the 2013 ESPY Award for best play for the hit he made during the Outback Bowl.

September 2013: High Ranking in Mock Drafts

Late in September 2013, mock drafts still ranked Jadeveon Clowney among the top-two picks for the NFL draft, despite injuries and performance concerns.

2013: College Football at South Carolina

From 2011 through 2013, Jadeveon Clowney played college football at the University of South Carolina.

2013: All-SEC Selection

In 2013, Jadeveon Clowney was again a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.

February 2014: NFL Combine Performance

In February 2014, at the NFL Combine, Jadeveon Clowney ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds, the fastest among defensive linemen, solidifying his status as a top prospect.

June 6, 2014: Signs with Houston Texans

On June 6, 2014, Jadeveon Clowney signed a four-year, $22.272 million deal with the Houston Texans, including a $14.518 million signing bonus.

August 9, 2014: Professional Debut

On August 9, 2014, Jadeveon Clowney made his professional debut in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, making a tackle for a loss.

2014: Entering NFL Draft

After South Carolina's win in the 2014 Capital One Bowl, Jadeveon Clowney announced his decision to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.

2014: Confirmation to Enter NFL Draft

After the college season concluded in 2014, Jadeveon Clowney confirmed that he was going to enter the 2014 NFL draft.

2014: Selected First Overall in NFL Draft

In 2014, Jadeveon Clowney was selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the NFL draft, marking a significant career milestone.

September 13, 2015: Return from Injury

On September 13, 2015, Jadeveon Clowney returned from injuries from the previous year against the Kansas City Chiefs, recording four tackles.

October 25, 2015: First NFL Sack

On October 25, 2015, Jadeveon Clowney recorded his first regular season NFL sack against the Miami Dolphins.

2016: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2016, Jadeveon Clowney was named to his first Pro Bowl and awarded second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, marking a significant achievement in his NFL career.

January 7, 2017: First NFL Interception

On January 7, 2017, in the Wild Card Round against the Oakland Raiders, Jadeveon Clowney recorded his first NFL interception against Connor Cook.

April 14, 2017: Texans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option

On April 14, 2017, the Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year option on Jadeveon Clowney's contract, securing him for another year.

September 24, 2017: First NFL Touchdown

On September 24, 2017, against the New England Patriots, Jadeveon Clowney scored his first NFL touchdown off a fumble by Tom Brady.

December 19, 2017: Second Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Jadeveon Clowney was named to his second Pro Bowl, although he couldn't participate due to knee surgery.

December 23, 2018: Illegal Sack

On December 23, 2018, Clowney illegally sacked Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.

2018: Season Performance and Fine

In 2018, Jadeveon Clowney finished the season with nine sacks and was later fined $40,110 for illegally sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.

2018: Ranked #32 on NFL Top 100 Players

In 2018, Jadeveon Clowney was ranked #32 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 4, 2019: Texans placed franchise tag on Clowney

On March 4, 2019, the Texans placed the franchise tag on Jadeveon Clowney.

August 31, 2019: Clowney traded to the Seahawks

On August 31, 2019, Jadeveon Clowney was traded by the Texans to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo, and a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

September 29, 2019: First Regular Season Interception

On September 29, 2019, Clowney had his first-ever regular season interception against the Arizona Cardinals off a pass from Kyler Murray, returning it for a touchdown in Seattle's 27-10 win.

January 17, 2020: Named Pro Bowl Alternate

On January 17, 2020, Jadeveon Clowney was named as one of the 2020 Pro Bowl alternates.

September 8, 2020: Clowney signed with the Titans

On September 8, 2020, Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans for $12 million.

November 21, 2020: Placed on injured reserve

On November 21, 2020, Jadeveon Clowney was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.

April 14, 2021: Clowney signed with the Browns

On April 14, 2021, Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.

May 22, 2022: Clowney re-signed with the Browns

On May 22, 2022, Jadeveon Clowney re-signed with the Cleveland Browns on a one-year deal.

January 6, 2023: Clowney Sent Home by Browns

On January 6, 2023, Jadeveon Clowney was sent home by the Cleveland Browns after making critical comments about his usage and likelihood to return to Cleveland in 2023.