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Houston Texans first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney to make NFL debut against Arizona Cardinals

May 9, 2014, 12:44 AM | Updated: 12:44 am

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Jadeveon Clowney became the first overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft when the Houstan Texans selected him Thursday night, and it won’t be long before he pays a trip to the Valley.

In fact, his first professional game will take place at University of Phoenix Stadium, when the Arizona Cardinals host the Texans in their preseason opener Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m.

At South Carolina, Clowney recorded 130 total tackles, 47 tackles for a loss, 24 sacks and nine fumbles forced.

He was the SEC Player of the Year in 2012 and a first-team All-American in 2013.

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Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins poses for photos upon arriving for the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Central Florida quarterback Blake Bortles poses for photos upon arriving for the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Cleveland Browns fan Gus Angelone, of Cleveland, Ohio, waits outside before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Oakland Raiders fan Chris DeRobertis, center, of Mahopac, N.Y., waits outside before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Houston Texans fan Ryan Dove, of Houston, Texas, waves as he is taunted by fans waiting in line outside Radio City Music Hall before the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack poses for photos on the red carpet upon arriving for the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

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South Carolina defensive end Dejeveon Clowney reacts after being chosen by the Houston Texans as the first pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

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