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| Title | Director of player development | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1992-12-21)December 21, 1992 (age 32) Orlando, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Dr. Phillips (Orlando) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Alabama (2011–2013) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2014: 1st round, 21st overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Ha'Sean Treshon "Ha Ha"Clinton-Dix (born December 21, 1992) is an American former professionalfootball player who was asafety for seven seasons in theNational Football League (NFL), primarily with theGreen Bay Packers. He playedcollege football for theAlabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Packers in the first round of the2014 NFL draft. He later played for theWashington Redskins and theChicago Bears, before briefly appearing with theLas Vegas Raiders. He is currently the Director of Player Development for theAlabama Crimson Tide.
A native ofEatonville, Florida, Clinton-Dix was nicknamed "HaHa" as an infant by his grandmother in response to "Ha'Sean" often being pronounced/hɒˈʃɑːn/ (like "Shaun") instead of the intended/hɒˈsiːn/ (like "seen").[1] He prefers to go by "HaHa" and has stated that both he and his coaches love the moniker. In an interview, he explained that the true nickname is actually "HaHa" (inPascal case, no space, two capitals).[1][2]
Clinton-Dix spent his freshman and sophomore years atEdgewater High School, where he playedrunning back and was a teammate ofMike Brewster. Before his junior year, Clinton-Dix transferred toDr. Phillips High School, where he played alongsideDee Hart. In addition tofootball, helettered inbasketball andtrack, participating in the4 × 100 m and4 × 400 m relay at Edgewater. In football, he was anAll-Americandefensive back andkick returner at Dr. Phillips. Named a five-star recruit byRivals.com, Clinton-Dix was ranked the No. 1safety in his class and sixth-rated player overall.[3] During his senior football season, Clinton-Dix, teamed with All-American running back Hart, led Dr. Phillips to a 14–1 season. The Panthers lost to future NFL running backDevonta Freeman andMiami Central in the Florida 6A State Championship Game, ending the season ranked #21 nationally by Rivals.com.[4]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Safety | Orlando, Florida | Dr. Phillips High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 4.50 | Apr 17, 2010 |
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| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 1 (S) Rivals: 1 (S) 247Sports: 2 (S) ESPN: 2 (S) | ||||||
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Clinton-Dix was one of seventrue freshmen that had playing time in 2011 for theAlabama Crimson Tide football team. Alabama won the2011 national championship as it shut outLSU 21–0.[5] In 2012, he tied for the SEC lead with fiveinterceptions,[6] and made seventackles againstNotre Dame in the2012 championship game, one tackle less thanC. J. Mosley. Alabama again won the BCS National Championship by blowing outNotre Dame by a score of 42–14.[7]
On October 3, 2013, Clinton-Dix was suspended indefinitely for unspecified team rules violations, being reinstated after two games.[8][9] He was a consensus selection for the2013 All-America Team.[10]
On December 2, 2013, he underwentarthroscopic surgery to repair atorn meniscus in his knee.[11] He finished his junior year with 51 tackles and 2 interceptions. As a junior in 2013, Clinton-Dix was a first-teamAll-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.[12] He was named among the top 5 safeties by NFL Media analystCharles Davis.[13]
After the season, he decided to forgo his senior year and enter the2014 NFL draft.[14] Clinton-Dix returned to school in 2017 to complete his degree, interning at the Green Bay Police Department. He graduated in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.[15]
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Pass defense | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Solo | Ast | Cmb | TflL | Yds | Sck | Yds | Int | Yds | BU | PD | QBH | FR | Yds | FF | Blk | ||
| 2011 | Alabama | 13 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Alabama | 14 | 10 | 23 | 14 | 37 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 91 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Alabama | 11 | 9 | 30 | 21 | 51 | 3.5 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 19 | 58 | 41 | 99 | 4 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 7 | 115 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
On January 9, 2014, it was announced that Clinton-Dix had officially decided to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.[16] Clinton-Dix attended theNFL Scouting Combine inIndianapolis and completed all of the combine and positional drills. On March 12, 2014, he participated at Alabama'spro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills. He also attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including theBaltimore Ravens,Detroit Lions,Philadelphia Eagles, andTennessee Titans.[17][18][19]
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 Clinton-Dix's NFL Combine workout | |
| Clinton-Dix runs the 40-yard dash |
At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Clinton-Dix was projected to be a first or second round pick byNFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the top safety prospect in the draft by NFL analystMike Mayock, was ranked as the topfree safety by DraftScout.com, and was ranked the second best safety bySports Illustrated.[20][21]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic | ||
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| 6 ft1+3⁄8 in (1.86 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | 32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.58 s | 4.16 s | 7.16 s | 33 in (0.84 m) | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | 11 reps | 15[22] | ||
| All values are fromNFL Combine[23][24] | ||||||||||||
TheGreen Bay Packers selected Clinton-Dix in the first round (21st overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[25] Clinton-Dix was the second safety drafted in 2014, behindLouisville safetyCalvin Pryor (18th overall).[26] On May 29, 2014, the Packers signed Clinton-Dix to a four-year, $8.33 million contract that includes $7.55 million guaranteed and asigning bonus of $4.38 million.[27][28] He was issued No. 21 by the Green Bay Packers, which was last worn byCharles Woodson.[29]
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| Packers draft Ha Ha Clinton-Dix 21st overall | |
| Clinton-Dix received call from Packers |
Throughouttraining camp, Clinton-Dix competed againstMicah Hyde for the job as the starting free safety. The free safety role was left vacant after the Packers chose not to re-signM. D. Jennings.[30][31] Head coachMike McCarthy named Clinton-Dix the backup free safety, behind Hyde, to begin the regular season.[32]
He made his professional regular season debut in the Packers' season-opener at theSeattle Seahawks and recorded five combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first careersack in their 26–16 loss.[33] Clinton-Dix made his first career sack on Seahawks' quarterbackRussell Wilson in the first quarter.[34] On September 21, 2014, Clinton-Dix made one tackle, apass deflection, and made his first career interception during a 19–7 loss at the Lions.[35] He made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Lions' quarterbackMatthew Stafford, that was intended for wide receiverCorey Fuller, and returned it for a nine-yard gain in the first quarter.[36] On October 19, 2014, Clinton-Dix earned his first career start at free safety after defensive coordinatorDom Capers elected to start him over Hyde.[37] Clinton-Dix recorded nine combined tackles during a 38–17 victory against theCarolina Panthers in Week 7. Clinton-Dix remained the starting free safety, alongside strong safetyMorgan Burnett, for the last ten games and the regular season.[38][39] In Week 15, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (six solo) in the Packers' 21–13 loss at theBuffalo Bills. He finished his rookie season in2014 with 92 combined tackles (65 solo), six pass deflections, one interception, and one sack in 16 games and ten starts.[40] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[41]
The Green Bay Packers finished first in theNFC North with a 12–4 record and earned a first round bye. On January 11, 2015, Clinton-Dix started in his first career playoff game and recorded six combined tackles as the Packers defeated theDallas Cowboys 26–21 in theNFC Divisional Round. On January 18, 2015, Clinton-Dix made five combined tackles, deflected three passes, and intercepted two passes by Seahawks' quarterback Russell Wilson during the Packers' 28–22 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks in theNFC Championship Game.[42]
Clinton-Dix entered training camp slated as the starting free safety and was named the starter to begin the regular season. On November 15, 2015, Clinton-Dix collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (nine solo), broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by quarterbackMatthew Stafford during the Packers' 16–18 loss at the Lions, which marked their first loss to the Lions at home since 1991.[43] Clinton-Dix started in all 16 games in2015 and led the team with 100 combined tackles (83 solo) while also recording three pass deflections, three sacks, two interceptions, and one forcedfumble.[40]
The Packers finished second in the NFC North with a 10–6 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 16, 2016, Clinton-Dix made four combined tackles, broke up two passes, and intercepted a pass attempt by Cardinals' quarterbackCarson Palmer during the Packers' 26–20 overtime loss at theArizona Cardinals in the NFC Divisional Round.[44]
McCarthy retained Clinton-Dix and Burnett as the starting safety tandem for a second consecutive season. On November 6, 2016, Clinton-Dix made three combined tackles, deflected two passes, made two interceptions, and was credited with half a sack during a 31–26 loss to theIndianapolis Colts in Week 9.[45] His two interceptions off of passes by quarterbackAndrew Luck marked his first career regular season game with multiple interceptions. In Week 15, he recorded five combined tackles, broke up two passes, and made two interceptions off pass attempts by Bears' quarterbackMatt Barkley during a 30–27 win at theChicago Bears.[46] His performance against the Bears in Week 15 earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[47] On December 20, 2016, it was announced that Clinton-Dix was selected to play in thePro Bowl.[48][49] He was also named to the Second-team NFL APAll-Pro team for the first time in his career.[50] Clinton-Dix started in all 16 games in2016 and recorded 80 combined tackles (62 solo), seven pass deflections, a career-high five interceptions, and was credited with half a sack.[51] He was ranked 77th by fellow NFL players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[52]
The Packers finished atop of their division with a 10–6 record, clinching a playoff berth.[53] They defeated theNew York Giants 38–13 in the NFC Wild Card Round and defeated the Cowboys 34–31 in the NFC Divisional Round.[54][55] On January 22, 2017, Clinton-Dix started in the NFC Championship and recorded five solo tackles and two pass deflections as the Packers lost 44–21 to theAtlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship.[56]
On May 1, 2017, the Green Bay Packers exercised a fifth-year, $5.59 million option.[57] McCarthy retained Clinton-Dix and Burnett the starting safety tandem.[58] On September 28, 2017, he collected a season-high eight solo tackles, a pass deflection, and made an interception during a 35–14 victory against the Bears in Week 4.[59] In Week 13, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 26–20 victory against theTampa Bay Buccaneers.[60] He started in all 16 games in2017 and recorded 79 combined tackles (65 solo), six pass deflections, and three interceptions.[61] He was ranked 100th by his peers on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[62]
On January 1, 2018, the Packers announced their decision to fire defensive coordinatorDom Capers.[63] McCarthy retained Clinton-Dix as the starting free safety to begin the season. On September 30, 2018, Clinton-Dix recorded three solo tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Bills' quarterbackJosh Allen during a 22–0 win against the Bills in Week 4.[64] It was his third consecutive game with an interception.[65]
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On October 30, 2018, the Green Bay Packers traded Clinton-Dix to theWashington Redskins in exchange for a fourth round pick in the2019 NFL draft.[66] Head coachJay Gruden immediately named Clinton-Dix the starting free safety. He replacedMontae Nicholson and started alongside strong safetyD. J. Swearinger.[67] In Week 11, he collected a season-high 13 combined tackles (11 solo) during a 23–21 loss against theHouston Texans.[68] Clinton-Dix started all 16 games in2018 and finished the season with 93 combined tackles (80 solo), six pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one sack.[69]
On March 14, 2019, Clinton-Dix signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Bears.[70] In week 3 against his former team, the Redskins, Clinton-Dix recorded a team high 9 tackles, interceptedCase Keenum twice, and returned one of them for a 37-yard touchdown in the 31–15 win.[71] This was his first pick six of his career.[72] In week 4 against theMinnesota Vikings, Clinton-Dix made 4 tackles and recovered a fumble forced by teammatePrince Amukamara onStefon Diggs in the 16–6 win.[73]In week 11 against theLos Angeles Rams onSunday Night Football, Clinton-Dix recovered a fumble forced by teammateEddie Jackson on running backTodd Gurley in the 17–7 loss.[74] He finished the 2019 season with 78 total tackles (62 solo), two interceptions, and five passes defended.[75]
On April 7, 2020, theDallas Cowboys signed Clinton-Dix to a one-year, $3.75 million contract that includes $2.25 million guaranteed and asigning bonus of $1.25 million.[27] He reunited with new Cowboys' head coach Mike McCarthy, who also held the same position with the Green Bay Packers.[76] He was expected to be named one of the starters at safety and replace the recentfree agent loss ofJeff Heath, but he was passed on the depth chart byDarian Thompson during training camp. Even though his contract included $2.25 million guaranteed in earnings, he was released one week before the start of the regular season on September 3, 2020.[77]
On August 12, 2021, Clinton-Dix signed a one-year contract with theSan Francisco 49ers.[78] On August 31, 2021, Clinton-Dix was released by the 49ers.[79]
On September 15, 2021, Clinton-Dix was signed to theLas Vegas Raiders practice squad.[80] He was released on December 8, 2021.[81] He played in two games with the Raiders that season.[82]
On December 15, 2021, Clinton-Dix was signed to theDenver Broncos practice squad.[83] His contract expired when the team's season ended on January 8, 2022.
On December 29, 2022, Clinton-Dix announced his retirement and signed a one-day contract with the Packers.[84]
He is currently the Director of Player Development for theAlabama Crimson Tide.[85]
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2014 | GB | 16 | 10 | 92 | 65 | 27 | 1.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | GB | 16 | 16 | 100 | 83 | 17 | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | GB | 16 | 16 | 80 | 62 | 18 | 0.5 | 7 | 5 | 75 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | GB | 16 | 16 | 79 | 65 | 14 | 0.0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | GB | 7 | 7 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WAS | 9 | 9 | 65 | 56 | 9 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 78 | 62 | 18 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 96 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | LV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 98 | 90 | 522 | 417 | 105 | 5.5 | 33 | 16 | 212 | 59 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2014 | GB | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 53 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | GB | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | GB | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 30 | 24 | 6 | 0.0 | 11 | 3 | 53 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
