What is Jadeveon Clowney’s Net Worth?

Jadeveon Clowney, the American professional football player, has a net worth of $33 million and earns a salary of $10 million. He was chosen as the top overall pick by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. Known for his brutal hit on Michigan running back Vincent Smith during the Outback Bowl, Clowney played for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early Life and High School Career

Jadeveon Davarus Clowney was born on February 14, 1993, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. His mother, Josenna Clowney, was a processing technician at the Frito-Lay plant in Charlotte, North Carolina, and his father, David Morgan, was 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.

Clowney attended South Pointe High School and played for the Stallions football team. He played running back and defensive end before solidifying himself on the defensive side. Clowney was named South Carolina’s Mr. Football in 2010 and went to Spartanburg for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior season. He was widely regarded as the best player in his class and highly recruited. The five-star recruit received scholarship offers from nearly every BCS powerhouse but ultimately chose to attend the University of South Carolina.

Jadeveon Clowney’s College Career

Jadeveon Clowney played for the South Carolina Gamecocks under head coach Steve Spurrier from 2011 to 2013. He was named to the Second-team All-SEC in 2011 and First-team in 2012 and 2013. Clowney was also a First-team All-American in 2012 and 2013 and SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2012.

During the Outback Bowl against Michigan, Clowney made a memorable hit on Vincent Smith that knocked the running back’s helmet off and forced the ball loose. This play made it to the highlight reels and top play segments immediately, and it’s the first thing many think of when they hear the name Jadeveon Clowney.

Clowney’s play in college lived up to all of the hype, and he was the winner of the Ted Hendricks Award in 2012. His No. 7 jersey is retired with the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Jadeveon Clowney’s NFL Career

Jadeveon Clowney was selected as the first overall pick by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. During his five-year stint with the Texans, he was named to the Pro Bowl three times consecutively from 2016-2018 and earned the Second-team All-Pro in 2016.

In 2019, the Seattle Seahawks traded for Clowney in exchange for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo, and a third-round draft pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Clowney played with the Seahawks for a year before becoming a free agent. He then signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans in 2020 before joining the Cleveland Browns.

Jadeveon Clowney’s NFL Earnings

In 2014, Jadeveon Clowney signed a four-year, $22.27 million rookie deal with the Houston Texans. The team picked up his fifth-year option for 2018 at a cost of $13.85 million. In 2019, Clowney signed the Franchise Tag with the Texans for $16 million.

In 2020, Clowney signed a one-year, $13 million deal with the Titans. The following year, he signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Browns. In 2022, he signed another one-year contract with the Browns, this time for $10 million.

Overall, Jadeveon Clowney has earned over $80 million in salary alone over his NFL career.

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