Unless you have been on planet Mars you should know by now that defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was the number one pick in the 2014 NFL draft. The 6’6″ 274-pounder out of South Carolina is on his way to the Houston Texans. We have featured Jadeveon on the site before, most notably for the type of hit he is known for (see exhibit A below from the Outback Bowl) and for his speed at the combine (see exhibit B below). In short, this guy has all the tools to become a huge star in the NFL.
This guy is no slouch:
Check out the moment when Clowney got drafted:
The South Carolina Gamecocks posted this rather nice tribute to Clowney on his draft pick success:
At the Texans, Clowney will join fellow defensive end JJ Watt, who is quite the athlete himself. Remember this box jump from last year?:
