Jets Feel Good Story: David Clowney’s 1st NFL Catch

As if Jets fans couldn’t have been happier with the outcome of Sunday’s “Miracle at the Meadowlands, Part II,” consider the feel-good story of wide receiver David Clowney.

A 2nd year pro out of Virginia Tech, Clowney made his NFL debut Sunday against the Bills and caught the first pass of his career – a one-handed 26 yard circus catch from Brett Favre. Clowney suited up Sunday because of an injury to Brad Smith.

What makes Clowney's story remarkable is that since August, the 23-year old has assumed a father-figure role to his 10-year old brother, Jordan. The boys’ mother is sick in Florida and Clowney took Jordan in to give both his mother a break and Jordan a safer place to live.

The story is an emotional and inspiring one and is told in detail HERE in an article by Newsday’s Anthony Reiber.

We caught up with him after the game to get his take on his memorable (and acrobatic!) first catch.

Congratulations to David on his professional milestones. We here at the Huddle hope Clowney (who many consider to be the fastest player on the Jets) sees more game action.

He’s certainly deserving of it and he’s a player the Jets and the NFL should be proud to promote.

Matt Estreich for The Huddle