Jadeveon Clowney lays out a Tennessee running back

After being criticized and picked apart by the national media the last few weeks for injuries that have kept him off the field, Jadeveon Clowney suited up against Tennessee on Saturday afternoon. It didn’t take very long for the Volunteers to feel his presence on the field.

Via ESPN. (HT @lukezim)

Football enthusiasts may be reminded of a similar Clowney hit:

Today’s body slam wasn’t quite as good, but it was impressive nonetheless. In addition to this hit, Clowney has two more tackles for loss and a sack. Maybe now we can drop the “bust” label on him.

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