Jadeveon Clowney

Lore & Background

Clowney was selected first overall in the 2014 NFL draft by the Texans, where he spent his first five seasons. During his final three seasons with the Texans, Clowney received three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and one second-team All-Pro selection. Following his departure from Houston, he played with the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys. He returned to Houston in 2026.

In Their Own Story

Drafted first overall in 2014 by the Texans, Clowney spent his first five seasons in Houston. In his final three seasons with the team, he earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and one second-team All-Pro selection. After leaving Houston, he played for the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys before returning to the Texans in 2026.

Reader's Guide

Jadeveon Clowney was selected first overall in the 2014 NFL draft by the Texans, where he spent his first five seasons. During his final three seasons with the Texans, Clowney received three consecutive Pro Bowl selections and one second-team All-Pro selection. Following his departure from Houston, he played with the Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and Dallas Cowboys. He returned to Houston in 2026.

Did You Know?

• Clowney was born February 14, 1993, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
• He attended South Pointe High School, where he played alongside future NFL players Stephon Gilmore and DeVonte Holloman.
• In his senior season of high school, Clowney tallied 162 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, 11 forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries, and scored five touchdowns on defense.
• Clowney was named South Carolina's 2010 Mr. Football.
• He announced his commitment to South Carolina on his eighteenth birthday—February 14, 2011—in a live broadcast on ESPN.