Jadeveon Clowney remains one of the most valuable and talented players on the roster despite the Houston Texans’ inability to work out a long term contract extension. Drafted as the first overall pick in 2014, Clowney suffered a few setbacks early in his career as he adjusted his body to the rigorous game in the NFL.
Despite being NFL ready in terms of athleticism and intelligence, a microfracture knee surgery threatened what seemed to be a promising career as a pass rusher. Clowney missed all but four games in his rookie season due to a torn meniscus suffered in the home season opener against the Washington Redskins.