3. Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE
Clowney is getting a little long in the tooth in the NFL as a 31-year-old entering his 11th season in the league, but he could still have a lot to offer.
He’s bounced around a lot lately as he’s now on his fifth different team over the past six years, but he hasn’t fallen off as a dangerous pass rusher.
He has two seasons of 9+ sacks over the past three years (9.5 last year in Baltimore) and has forced at least one fumble for nine straight seasons.
Panthers EDGE Jadeveon Clowney.
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) June 6, 2024
A 60/40% split (roughly) between LOLB/LEO and ROLB/REO
Pass Rush Win Rate Leaders in 2023, via ESPN:
1) Parsons (35%)
2) Garrett (30%)
3) Anderson, Jr (26%)
t-4) Clowney/Watt (25%)
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He’s also been decent in pass coverage, recording multiple pass breakups in five straight seasons.
Considering that Carolina was dead-last in the NFL in sacks per game last season (1.6), it’s in desperate need of another sack-filled season from Clowney.
If he can deliver, the Panthers might be inclined to extend him past 2025.