1. Clelin Ferrell was born on May 17,1997 and is an American professional football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.
20 Facts About Clelin Ferrell
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Clelin Ferrell played college football for the Clemson Tigers, winning the 2018 Ted Hendricks Award prior to being selected fourth overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2019 NFL draft.
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Clelin Ferrell was born on May 17,1997, in Richmond, Virginia.
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Clelin Ferrell attended Benedictine College Preparatory, a private military academy in Richmond.
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Clelin Ferrell committed to play college football at Clemson nearly three months before he tore his ACL, which caused him to miss his senior football season.
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At Clemson, Clelin Ferrell suffered a hand injury that forced him to redshirt the 2015 season.
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Clelin Ferrell was named first-team All-American in 2017 and won the Ted Hendricks Award and ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2018 after recording 53 tackles, 11.5 sacks, four pass breakups, and three forced fumbles.
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Clelin Ferrell led the ACC in sacks and tackles for loss in the 2018 season.
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Clelin Ferrell declared for the 2019 NFL draft following the season.
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Clelin Ferrell was selected by the Oakland Raiders fourth overall in the 2019 NFL draft.
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On June 18,2019, Clelin Ferrell signed his four-year rookie contract, worth a fully guaranteed $31.2 million, including a $20.8 million signing bonus.
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Clelin Ferrell made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
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On December 30,2020, Clelin Ferrell was placed on injured reserve.
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Clelin Ferrell finished the season with 27 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles through 11 games.
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On March 16,2023, Clelin Ferrell signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Clelin Ferrell finished with 3.5 sacks, 28 total tackles, one pass defended, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
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On March 18,2024, Clelin Ferrell signed with the Washington Commanders.
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In 14 appearances for the Commanders, Clelin Ferrell logged 1 forced fumble, 3.5 sacks, and 26 combined tackles.
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On March 15,2025, Clelin Ferrell re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year contract.
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Clelin Ferrell has four brothers and four sisters, all at least 10 years older than him.