 Clowney while with theNew York Jets in 2009 | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Quarterbacks coach | ||||||||||
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| Born: | (1985-07-08)July 8, 1985 (age 39) Amityville, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||
| High school: | Delray Beach (FL) Atlantic | ||||||||||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2007: 5th round, 157th pick | ||||||||||
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David Cortez Clowney IV (born July 8, 1985) is an American former professionalfootballwide receiver. He was selected by theGreen Bay Packers in the fifth round of the2007 NFL draft. He playedcollege football atVirginia Tech.
Clowney was also a member of theNew York Jets,Carolina Panthers,Buffalo Bills,Virginia Destroyers, andMontreal Alouettes
Clowney attendedAtlantic Community High School inDelray Beach,Florida. While there he was an honorable mention Class 5A All-State selection as asenior. Helettered four seasons as a receiver and safety. Clowney was named to the All-Palm Beach County team as published by thePalm Beach Post. He made one of the season's biggest plays, a 99-yard touchdown catch againstBlanche Ely High School in the regional finals. Clowney totaled 25 catches for 576 yards and a county-best ten touchdowns. He returned three kicks for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Clowney caught three passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in a game againstWellington High School. He caught 39 passes hisjunior season.
Clowney was also a sprinter on thetrack team. He was a state finalist in the 200 meter dash and a regional finalist in the100 meter dash. He also lettered two years as a guard inbasketball.
Clowney attendedVirginia Tech, where he played college football for four seasons. Over his career, he recorded 93 receptions for 1,373 yards and 6 touchdowns; he also had five kick returns for 119 yards.[1]
Clowney was selected in thefifth round (157th overall) of the2007 NFL draft by theGreen Bay Packers.[2]
Clowney was signed by theNew York Jets on October 3, 2007.In a 2008 preseason game Clowney led all receivers with four receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns. He finished preseason catching eight passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. However, Clowney injured hiscollar bone, and didn't have his first career NFL reception until Week 15 against theBuffalo Bills, when he had a one-handed catch that went for 26 yards from Brett Favre
In 2009, Clowney caught 14 passes for 191 yards. He had 1 touchdown catch.
The Jets waived Clowney on September 5, 2010.[3] Clowney was immediately re-signed by the team on September 14, 2010, following their Week One matchup against theBaltimore Ravens.[4] Clowney, along with teammatePatrick Turner, were released on October 4, 2010, to make room for defensive tackleHoward Green and wide receiverSantonio Holmes, who was returning from a four-game suspension.[5]
Clowney was claimed off waivers by theCarolina Panthers on October 5, 2010. Where he started the next 4 games with Steve Smith being injured.
On January 5, 2012, Clowney signed a reserve/futures contract with the Buffalo Bills.
Clowney was signed by Montreal Alouettes of the (CFL) Canadian Football League.[6] He suffered a neck injury on June 13, 2013, at a pre-season game againstHamilton Tiger Cats and was placed on 9 game injured reserve list.[7]
| Regular season | Receiving | |||||||
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | Yds/G | Lng | TD |
| 2007 | GB /NYJ* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYJ | 2 | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 13.0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYJ | 13 | 14 | 191 | 13.6 | 14.7 | 53 | 1 |
| Total | 15 | 15 | 217 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 53 | 1 | |
