The trio combined for 23.5 sacks during their lone season together. In early May, USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly put together potential landing spots for Clowney following his release from the Panthers.

Former Texans star Jadeveon Clowney can still make an impact Clowney tallied 46 tackles (nine for loss), 11 quarterback hits, 5.5 sacks and four pass deflections across 14 games last season.

The 32-year-old was a full-time starter for the Panthers last year, and he notched 5.5 sacks. Clowney has reached at least nine sacks four times in his career, including the 2021 and ’23 campaigns.

Former South Carolina star and No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney appears to be passing down his knowledge to one of the top players in college football.

Clowney, 32, still proved to have some good football in him last season. In 2024, he recorded 46 tackles, 5.5 sacks and four passes defensed in 14 games with the Carolina Panthers.

No. 2 — Can Dylan Stewart have a better season than Jadeveon Clowney did in 2012? No. 1 — Can LaNorris Sellers become the best QB in South Carolina history?

Former South Carolina star and No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Jadeveon Clowney appears to be passing down his pass-rushing knowledge to one of the top players in college football.