David Clowney David Cortez Clowney IV ( born July 7 , 1985 ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played college football at Virginia Tech . Clowney has also played for the New York Jets . Early years . Clowney attended Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach , Florida . While there he was an honorable mention Class 5A All - State selection as a senior . He lettered four seasons as a receiver and safety for . Clowney was named to the All - Palm Beach County team as published by the " Palm Beach Post " . He made one of the season ' s biggest plays , a 99 - yard touchdown catch against Blanche Ely High School in the regional finals . Clowney totaled 25 catches for 576 yards and a county - best ten touchdowns . He returned three kicks for 245 yards and two touchdowns . Clowney caught three passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in a game against Wellington High School . He caught 39 passes his junior season . Clowney was also a sprinter on the track team . He was a state finalist in the 200 meter dash and a regional finalist in the 100 meter dash . He also lettered two years as a guard in basketball . College career . While at Virginia Tech , Clowney majored in Apparel , Housing and Resource Management . Clowney is pursuing a graduate degree at the College of Saint Elizabeth in New Jersey . Freshman ( 2003 ) . In 2003 , Clowney played in 12 games . He had five receptions for 67 yards and a score for the season . He started his career catching two passes for 37 yards against the University of Central Florida , making a 27 - yard touchdown catch from Marcus Vick late in the game . Sophomore ( 2004 ) . In 2004 , Clowney played in 12 games , catching 20 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns . He had a seven - yard reception against the University of Southern California . Clowney did not play against Western Michigan . He caught a 38 - yard pass on the final drive against North Carolina State . Clowney earned his first collegiate start against Florida A & M , finishing the game with two catches for 34 yards and a 26 - yard kickoff return . He recorded a 34 - yard touchdown catch at Georgia Tech . Clowney tied his career high with four catches at University of Miami for 54 yards , he also had a 19 - yard kickoff return . He was given the Frank O . Moseley Award , awarded to the top offensive hustler , following spring practice . Recorded a 450 - pound back squat , a 36 - inch vertical jump and a 4 . 33 40 - yard dash in spring testing . Junior ( 2005 ) . Clowney hurt his hand in the latter part of spring , 2005 which limited his play some . In 2005 , Clowney led the Hokies in receptions ( 34 ) , receiving yards ( 619 ) and was second in average yards per catch ( 18 . 2 ) . He also caught three touchdown passes . Clowney got off to a fast start , catching a 19 - yard touchdown pass that proved to be the winning score in the season opener at NC State , he finished the game with three receptions for 30 yards . Clowney make three receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown at Duke . He had a 52 - yard reception against Ohio . Clowney caught three passes for 47 yards at West Virginia . He caught a 48 - yard touchdown catch against Marshall . He caught three passes for 76 yards at Maryland . Clowney had three receptions for 58 yards against Boston College . He had three catches for 42 yards at Virginia . Clowney recorded four catches for 35 yards against Florida State . He caught two passes for 69 yards , including a career - long 54 - yarder , in the win over Louisville in the 2006 Gator Bowl . Clowney started all but one game . Senior ( 2006 ) . In 2006 , Clowney played in 12 games , made 34 receptions for 424 yards , average 12 . 5 yards per reception , with a season long of 60 yards . He also carried the ball one time for a loss of five yards . He also returned two kick offs for a total of 44 yards , with a long of 24 yards . Professional career . Green Bay Packers . Clowney was selected in the fifth round ( 157th overall ) of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers . New York Jets . 2007 . Clowney was signed by the New York Jets on October 3 , 2007 . He was released on October 23 , and signed to the Jets practice squad two days later . However he was released from the practice squad on December 11 . He was re - signed by the Jets on January 15 , 2008 . 2008 . In the 2008 preseason game Clowney led all receivers with four receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns . He finished preseason catching eight passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns . However , Clowney injured his collar bone , and didn ' t have his first career NFL reception until Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills , when he had a one - handed catch that went for 26 yards . 2009 Season . Clowney caught 14 passes for 191 yards . He had 1 touchdown catch . 2010 . The Jets waived Clowney on September 5 , 2010 . Clowney was immediately resigned by the team on September 14 , 2010 following their Week One matchup against the Baltimore Ravens . Clowney , along with teammate Patrick Turner , were released on October 4 , 2010 , to make room for defensive tackle Howard Green and wide receiver Santonio Holmes , who was returning from a four game suspension . Carolina Panthers . Clowney was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on October 5 , 2010 . On September 4 , 2011 Clowney was cut by the Panthers Buffalo Bills . On January 5 , 2012 Clowney signed a future contract with the Buffalo Bills , the contract will see Clowney earn $ 700 , 000 in 2012 and become a unrestricted free agent in 2013 unless the Bills re - sign him .