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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1993-02-14)February 14, 1993 (age 32) Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 266 lb (121 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school | South Pointe(Rock Hill, South Carolina) | ||||||||||||||||
| College | South Carolina (2011–2013) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2014: 1st round,1st overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Jadeveon Davarus Clowney (/dʒəˈdɛviɒn/jə-DEV-ee-on;[1] born February 14, 1993) is an American professionalfootballdefensive end for theDallas Cowboys of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theSouth Carolina Gamecocks, winning theTed Hendricks Award in 2012. Clowney was selectedfirst overall in the2014 NFL draft by theHouston Texans, where he spent five seasons.[2] During his final three seasons with the Texans, Clowney received three consecutivePro Bowl selections and one second-teamAll-Pro selection. Following his departure from Houston, he played with theSeattle Seahawks,Tennessee Titans,Cleveland Browns,Baltimore Ravens, andCarolina Panthers before joining the Cowboys in 2025.
Clowney was born February 14, 1993, inRock Hill, South Carolina.[3] He attendedSouth Pointe High School, where he played for the Stallionshigh school football team.[4] Already 6’ 3” and 200 lbs as a freshman in 2007, he playedrunning back anddefensive end for the school'sjunior varsity team.[5] In his sophomore year he joined rising seniorsStephon Gilmore andDeVonte Holloman (both four-star recruits) on a South Pointe varsity coming off a 9–4 season. By spring practice, Clowney became a permanent fixture at defensive end.[5] "We knew we had something special. He was 13 years old in that big athletic body. He was wreaking havoc on our offense that spring and fall," said Bobby Carroll, his coach at South Pointe.[5] South Pointe went 15–0 for the season, including a 35–14 win over town-rivalNorthwestern High atMemorial Stadium for the 2008 South Carolina AAAAAA Division 1 title and a No. 3 spot in the overall annualMaxPreps high school ranking.[6] Despite playing nearly the entire season with a bone spur in his foot, Clowney finished with 17sacks. He opted to have surgery on the foot in January 2009.[5]
South Pointe had 31 seniors graduate after the 2008 season, including Gilmore and Holloman. Still, Clowney helped the 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 144tackles and 23 sacks. In his senior season Clowney tallied 162 tackles, 29.5 sacks, 29tackles for loss, 11 forcedfumbles, and six fumble recoveries, and scored fivetouchdowns on defense while helping lead his team to a 13–2 record. South Pointe made the state finals for the second time in three years, but lost 23–27 toMyrtle Beach at USC'sWilliams-Brice Stadium. Still, Clowney was named South Carolina's 2010 Mr. Football.[7] South Pointe was 38–6 during his three varsity seasons.
Immediately following his senior season Clowney went toSpartanburg for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, where he registered 5 tackles (2 solo, 3 assists), 3 sacks for a loss of 15 yards, 2 tackles for a loss of 17 yards, and 2quarterback hurries. Clowney was lined up against the North Carolina left tackle on every snap he played and drew fiveholding calls.[8] After the Shrine Bowl, Clowney headed toOrlando, Florida, for a week ofUnder Armour All-America Game practices and then the all-star game itself. He was the leading tackler for the Red with seven and had 1.5 sacks. Recruiting analysts were particularly interested in his matchup withCyrus Kouandjio.[9]
Afterwards, Clowney headed toNew York City, for a photo shoot for anESPN the Magazine feature story that appeared in the journal's February 2011 issue.[10]
During and throughout the entirety of his middle school and high school career, Clowney was often regarded as the best player in his class.ESPN described him as "a special talent who could have vied for the top spot in several previous classes".[11] Both major recruiting services,Rivals.com andScout.com, as well asESPNU, considered Clowney not only a five-star recruit, but also the consensus No. 1 overall prospect of the 2011 class, basically throughout his senior year.[12][13][14] Unsurprisingly, he received scholarship offers from nearly every perennialBCS powerhouse.[15] However, Clowney left his decision open until afterNational Signing Day of 2011.
In a live broadcast onESPN on his eighteenth birthday—February 14, 2011—Clowney announced his commitment to South Carolina, selecting the Gamecocks overClemson,Alabama,Louisiana State, andFlorida State.[16][17] He was the third-straight South Carolina "Mr. Football" to sign with the Gamecocks, following in the footsteps of his South Pointe teammate Gilmore, andDuncan Byrnes'Marcus Lattimore.[18] "I wanted to play in theSEC. It was easy," Clowney said. "I knew a week ago. I just tried not to tell anybody."[18] Just days earlier, a story in theNew York Times questioned Clowney's academic eligibility,[19] but Clowney told reporters he "had no concerns and would be fine".[17]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Jadeveon Clowney DE | Rock Hill, SC | South Pointe (SC) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | 4.6 | Feb 14, 2011 |
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| Overall recruit ranking: Scout: 1 (DE) Rivals: 1 (DE) 247Sports: 1 (DE) ESPN: 1 (DE) | ||||||
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Clowney was also on the school'strack & field team, where he competed as asprinter,shot putter anddiscus thrower. He took ninth in the100 meters at the 2011 York County Championships, with a career-best time of 11.43 seconds.[20] He recorded a personal-best throw of 14.82 meters in theshot put at the 2011 State Championships,[21] and also ran the fourth leg on the4 × 100 meter relay squad, helping them earn a third-place finish at 42.86 seconds.[22]
Clowney attended theUniversity of South Carolina where he played on theGamecocks football team under head coachSteve Spurrier from 2011 through 2013.[23][24]
As atrue freshman at South Carolina Clowney played and started in all 12 games of the season. He started the season opener againstEast Carolina, becoming the first freshman to start on thedefensive line sinceTravian Robertson in 2007. In his debut, Clowney had seven tackles, which one of them was on the opening snap of the game, a pass breakup, and a quarterback hurry. A week later in the SEC season opener againstGeorgia, Clowney recorded his first career quarterback sack in the second quarter, tackling Bulldogs quarterbackAaron Murray for a 7-yard loss. With just over three minutes remaining in the game and the Gamecocks clinging to a 38–35 lead, Clowney strip-sacked Murray at the 20-yard line, and teammateMelvin Ingram returned the fumble for a touchdown to put South Carolina up by 10, and they would go on to win the game, 45–42.[25] AgainstVanderbilt, Clowney forced two fumbles, including one that again was recovered by Ingram and returned for a touchdown. In mid-October againstMississippi State, Clowney recorded up a sack, forced fumble, and two quarterback hurries. In South Carolina's 30–13 win overNebraska in theCapital One Bowl, Clowney recorded four tackles and two sacks of quarterbackTaylor Martinez.[26]
For the season Clowney was credited with 36 tackles, including 12 for a loss of yardage. He ranked eighth in the SEC with 8.0 sacks, the only freshman in the top 10, and logged five forced fumbles. He earned SEC Freshman of the Year and All-SEC 2nd Team honors from the league's coaches, and was also named to multiple FreshmanAll-American 1st Team lists, includingThe Sporting News,FWAA,Rivals.com, andCBSSports.com.
In his sophomore season Clowney emerged as the best defensive player in college football.[27] While helping lead South Carolina to an 11–2 (6–2 SEC) record, he set the school single-season record for sacks (13.0) and tackles for loss (23.5). He also amassed 54 tackles (40 solo) and 3 forced fumbles.[28] AgainstUAB, Clowney was credited with seven tackles with 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks, for which he was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week. In the 27–17 win overClemson, he sacked Tigers quarterbackTajh Boyd for a single-game school record 4.5 times, earning SEC Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Week honors again.[29] It was also aClemson Memorial Stadium record, topping the previous mark jointly held byNotre Dame'sRoss Browner (1977) andVirginia Tech'sBruce Smith (1984), bothCollege Football Hall of Famers. Along with being a Unanimous All-American, Clowney won theTed Hendricks Award as the nation's best defensive end. Additionally, he was a finalist for theChuck Bednarik Award, theBronko Nagurski Trophy, theLombardi Award, and finished 6th overall in the 2012Heisman Trophy voting.[30] Following Clowney's incredible sophomore season, he was voted by the fans as the2012 AT&T All-America Player of the Year on January 7.[31][32]
In theOutback Bowl on January 1, 2013, Clowney helped the Gamecocks to a 33–28 victory over theMichigan Wolverines.[33] He gained instant fame for a hit on Michigan running backVincent Smith that came with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, after a controversial first down call in Michigan's favor. The hit knocked Smith's helmet off and forced a fumble that Clowney himself recovered, which then set up a touchdown on the next play.[34] On July 17, 2013, Clowney won the 2013ESPY Award for best play for that hit.[35]
Following much off-season hype, Clowney began his junior season as a frontrunner for theHeisman Trophy.[36] In the season-opener againstNorth Carolina, weakened bygastroenteritis, Clowney appeared "tired" and only registered three tackles.[37][38] After a slow start to the season, while being plagued by minor injuries, Clowney's Heisman chances began to fade.[39] His decision to sit out theKentucky game with a muscle strain near his rib area caused media controversy.[40] In a much anticipated rematch withTennessee offensive tackleAntonio Richardson atNeyland Stadium, Clowney recorded a season-high five tackles, including four solo, in an overall performance that was widely praised.[41] He sat out another game, againstCoastal Carolina, ailing withbone spurs in his right foot on November 23.[42]
Clowney finished his junior season with 35 tackles, 10.5 for a loss of yardage, and three quarterback sacks—considerably lower in each category compared to his sophomore year.[43] Nonetheless, he was again a first-teamAll-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.[44] However, after receiving unanimous All-American honors in 2012, Clowney was only selected to one2013 All-America team—by theAmerican Football Coaches Association.[45]
After South Carolina's 34–24 win overWisconsin in the2014 Capital One Bowl, in which Clowney had five tackles including one for a loss, he announced that he was going to forgo his senior year and enter theNFL draft.[46][47]
| Season | Team | GP | Defense | |||||||
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| Cmb | TfL | Sck | Int | FF | ||||||
| 2011 | South Carolina | 13 | 36 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 0 | 5 | |||
| 2012 | South Carolina | 13 | 54 | 23.5 | 13.0 | 0 | 3 | |||
| 2013 | South Carolina | 11 | 39 | 11.5 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Career | 37 | 129 | 47.0 | 24.0 | 0 | 9 | ||||
As early as January 2013, Clowney was projected as a top-three selection in the2014 NFL draft.[48][49] "Clowney's a rare talent, basically to thedefensive end spot whatAndrew Luck andRG3 were to the quarterback position," saidESPN analystMel Kiper, Jr. "These type of prospects just don't come along very often."[49] NFL media analystBucky Brooks described Clowney as a "meaner, nastier version ofJulius Peppers."[50] Clowney's injuries, as well as his mediocre performance early in his junior season reportedly did not scare NFL executives.[51][52] Late September 2013 mock drafts still ranked Clowney among the top-two picks.[53][54] After the college season concluded, Clowney was still projected No. 1 bySports Illustrated.[55] In a postgame interview after theCapital One Bowl, Clowney confirmed he was going to enter the 2014 NFL draft.[47]
At theNFL Combine in February 2014, Clowney excelled in the40-yard dash, posting an official time of 4.53 seconds, the fastest among defensive linemen,[56] which causedUSA Today calling him "by far the most freakish physical specimen in this draft".[57]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft5+1⁄4 in (1.96 m) | 266 lb (121 kg) | 34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 4.53 s | 1.59 s | 2.68 s | 4.43 s | 7.27 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 21 reps | 14 |
| All values fromNFL Combine[58][59] | ||||||||||||
Clowney was selected as the first overall pick by theHouston Texans in the 2014 NFL draft.[60]Clowney joinedDavid Carr andMario Williams as the third player selected first overall by the Texans.[61] He was also the first defensive player selected first overall by any team since Williams in 2006, as well as the first player in history to be the unanimous highest recruit and be selected first overall in the NFL .[62][63] On June 6, 2014, Clowney signed a four-year deal worth $22.272 million that featured a $14.518 million signing bonus.[64]
Clowney made his professional debut on August 9, 2014, during the first preseason game against theArizona Cardinals, where he made a tackle for a loss of 5 yards on the first snap of the game. During the second preseason game against theAtlanta Falcons, Clowney recorded his first professional sack where he sackedMatt Ryan in the first quarter. Moments before the third preseason game against theDenver Broncos, Clowney was expected to start but began to experience concussion-like symptoms after a helmet-to-helmet collision with tight endJacob Tamme during dual practice two days prior and did not play for the rest of the preseason.[65]
Clowney made his regular season debut on September 7 against theWashington Redskins, making one tackle for a loss but left the game early in the second quarter due to a knee injury.[66] It was later revealed that Clowney had a torn meniscus.[67] He underwent surgery to repair the meniscus on September 8, and recovery time required 4 to 6 weeks. Clowney was placed oninjured reserve to undergo further surgery on his knee on December 4,[68] ending his rookie season with seven tackles in four games.[69] It was eventually revealed that Clowney hadmicrofracture surgery.[70]
After a spate of injuries the previous year, Clowney did not play in the preseason, but returned on September 13, 2015, against theKansas City Chiefs, making four tackles, of which one was for loss, in the 20–27 defeat.[71] Clowney recorded his first regular season NFL sack in a game against theMiami Dolphins on October 25, 2015.[72] In 13 games (9 starts), he had 40 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and six passes defended.[73]
Clowney was named to his firstPro Bowl and awarded second-teamAll-Pro by the Associated Press in 2016.[74][75] He was also named toThe Sporting News All-Pro team for recording 6 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, 52 total tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 2 passes defensed in 14 starts.[76] On January 7, 2017, in theWild Card Round against theOakland Raiders, he recorded his first NFLinterception againstConnor Cook, in a 27–14 win.[77] He was ranked 49th by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2017.[78]
On April 14, 2017, the Texans picked up the fifth-year option on Clowney's contract.[79]
In Week 2, onThursday Night Football, cornerbackKareem Jackson caused a fumble on rookie Cincinnati Bengals wide receiverJohn Ross, which Clowney recovered and took back for 49 yards to set up the Texans offense on a field goal scoring drive. Clowney's play proved important as points were at a premium in the 13–9 victory over theCincinnati Bengals.[80] On September 24, against theNew England Patriots. Clowney scored his first NFL touchdown off of a fumble byTom Brady, in a 36–33 loss.[81] On December 19, 2017, Clowney was named to his second Pro Bowl,[82] but he could not participate due to his knee surgery.[83] He was ranked #32 by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[84]
In Week 4, Clowney recorded four tackles, two sacks, and recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown in a 37–34 win over theIndianapolis Colts, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[85] On December 23, Clowney illegally sackedPhiladelphia Eagles quarterbackNick Foles. He was fined $40,110 for the incident.[86] Overall, in the 2018 season, he finished with nine sacks, 47 total tackles, one pass defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.[87]
On March 4, 2019, the Texans placed the franchise tag on Clowney.[88] He was ranked 63rd by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2019.[89]
On August 31, 2019, the Texans traded Clowney to theSeattle Seahawks in exchange forJacob Martin,Barkevious Mingo, and a third-round pick in the2020 NFL draft (which was later traded to theOakland Raiders forGareon Conley).[90]Clowney made his debut with the Seahawks in week 1 against the Bengals. Clowney sackedAndy Dalton once in the 21–20 win.[91] His first-ever regular season interception took place in Cardinals on September 29, 2019, off a screen pass from rookie quarterbackKyler Murray; he returned it to the end zone for a touchdown in Seattle's 27–10 win.[92] On October 3, Clowney forced a fumble from running backTodd Gurley and recovered it as the Seahawks went on to win 30–29 against theLos Angeles Rams onThursday Night Football.[93]In week 8 against the Falcons, Clowney recorded a strip sack onMatt Ryan which was recovered by teammateZiggy Ansah in the 27–20 win.[94]In week 10 against theSan Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, Clowney recorded a strip sack onJimmy Garoppolo which was recovered by teammatePoona Ford and recovered a fumble forced by teammateJarran Reed on Garoppolo for a 10-yard touchdown in the 27–24 overtime win.[95]He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance.[96]
In the NFCWild Card Round against the Eagles, Clowney recorded five tackles and sackedJosh McCown once in the 17–9 win. During the first quarter, Clowney made a helmet-to-helmet hit on Eagles' starting quarterbackCarson Wentz which knocked him out of the game. Afterwards, the NFL announced it would not fine Clowney for the hit.[97]On January 17, 2020, Clowney was named one of the2020 Pro Bowl alternates.[98] He was ranked 41st by his fellow players on theNFL Top 100 Players of 2020.[99]
On September 8, 2020, Clowney signed a one-year deal worth $12 million with theTennessee Titans.[100] He was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2020, with a knee injury.[101][102]
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On April 14, 2021, Clowney signed a one-year contract with theCleveland Browns.[103] Clowney had a productive first season in Cleveland, appearing in 14 games, posting 37 tackles, nine sacks (his most since 2018), and two forced fumbles, while being named a2022 Pro Bowl alternate.[104][105]
On May 22, 2022, Clowney re-signed with the Browns on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million.[106] On January 6, 2023, he was sent home by the Browns after making critical comments about his usage and likelihood to return to Cleveland in 2023. He was inactive for the season finale.[107][108] On March 15, 2023, Clowney was released by the Browns.[109]
On August 18, 2023, Clowney signed a one-year contract with theBaltimore Ravens.[110] He played in all 17 regular season games and started 15 in the 2023 season. He finished with 9.5 sacks, 43 total tackles (24 solo), five passes defended, and two forced fumbles.[111] He recorded a sack in the Ravens' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in theAFC Championship.[112]
On March 27, 2024, Clowney signed a two-year, $20 million contract with theCarolina Panthers.[113] He finished the 2024 season with 5.5 sacks, 46 total tackles, and four passes defended.[114]
On May 8, 2025, Clowney was released by the Panthers.[115]
On September 14, 2025, Clowney signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with theDallas Cowboys.[116]
| Legend | |
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| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackling | Fumbles | Interceptions | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | ||
| 2014 | HOU | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | HOU | 13 | 9 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | HOU | 14 | 14 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 9.5 | 2 | 2 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | HOU | 15 | 14 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | SEA | 13 | 11 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 27T | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | TEN | 8 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | CLE | 14 | 14 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | CLE | 12 | 10 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | BAL | 17 | 15 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 9.5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 | CAR | 14 | 14 | 46 | 24 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Career | 140 | 127 | 409 | 272 | 137 | 58.0 | 15 | 9 | 81 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 27T | 1 | 32 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackling | Fumbles | Interceptions | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | TD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | ||
| 2015 | HOU | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | HOU | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | HOU | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SEA | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | TEN | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
Clowney's mother, Josenna Clowney, has been a processing technician at theFrito-Lay plant inCharlotte, North Carolina, since 1994.[117][118] His father, David Morgan, was released from prison in 2006 after serving nearly 12 years for robbing a Rock Hill check cashing business in 1995.[19][117][119] With his father incarcerated for much of his childhood, Clowney was raised by his mother and his maternal grandparents, John and Josephine Clowney, as well as his mother's longtime boyfriend, Christopher Jones.[119] His cousin, Demon Clowney, currently plays football for theSouth Carolina Gamecocks.[120]
On September 19, 2025, it was revealed that on September 12, two days before he officially signed with theDallas Cowboys, Clowney was arrested in his hometown ofRock Hill, South Carolina on misdemeanor trespassing and failure to identify charges. His arrest followed an incident which involved parking in an area that was off-limits to parking, where Clowney refused to move his car after he was informed of the ban. He also failed to identify himself to officers.[121]
Full name is Demon Toye Clowney ... Born Dec. 25, 2000 ... Cousin of Cleveland Browns' Jadeveon Clowney
