South Carolina Lands Transfer EDGE Demon Clowney, Cousin of Jadeveon Clowney
South Carolina has made a significant addition to its defense by landing EDGE rusher Demon Clowney via the transfer portal. Clowney, the cousin of Gamecock legend and NFL veteran Jadeveon Clowney, brings experience, size, and untapped potential to Shane Beamer’s squad as the Gamecocks continue to revamp their roster ahead of the 2025 season.
Clowney began his college career at LSU as part of the Tigers’ 2020 recruiting class. A former four-star prospect out of Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy, he showed early flashes of promise but struggled to find consistent playing time in a crowded and competitive defensive front. After two seasons at LSU, Clowney transferred to Ole Miss, where he spent the past two years under head coach Lane Kiffin. At Ole Miss, he saw limited snaps, totaling 25 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and multiple quarterback pressures during his stint with the Rebels.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing around 245 pounds, Clowney fits the mold of a prototypical SEC EDGE defender. His combination of athleticism and length makes him an intriguing addition to South Carolina’s front seven. With his frame and bloodlines—being related to one of the most dominant defenders in Gamecock history—expectations are high that he could finally tap into the potential that made him a highly sought-after recruit.
South Carolina is in need of depth and production along the defensive line, especially after losing multiple starters to graduation and the NFL Draft. Clowney’s experience in two SEC programs gives him a leg up in adjusting quickly to the Gamecocks’ system. Defensive coordinator Clayton White will likely look to utilize Clowney in a rotational pass-rushing role initially, with the potential to earn a starting spot if he can showcase consistency.
For Clowney, this transfer marks an opportunity to reboot his college career and step out of the shadows—both of his former programs and of his famous cousin. For South Carolina, it’s a low-risk, high-upside move that could pay dividends in a conference where pass rushing is at a premium.
As the Gamecocks gear up for summer workouts, all eyes will be on Clowney to see if he can rise to the occasion and make a name for himself in Columbia, just like Jadeveon did a decade ago.
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