Johnathan Joseph is trying to steer Jadeveon Clowney in Titans’ direction
New Tennessee Titans cornerback Johnathan Joseph and free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney are good friends, so it comes as no surprise that the veteran is trying to recruit his former teammate to Nashville.
After practice on Friday, Joseph said he has spoken to Clowney a few times recently, and while there wasn’t much talk about football, he is trying to steer the former No. 1 overall pick in the Titans’ direction.
#Titans' Johnathan Joseph: Says he's talked a few times to his friend Jadeveon Clowney recently, but not a lot about football. Does add that he's always trying to point him in this team's direction.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) August 14, 2020
Joseph and Clowney were teammates with the Houston Texans, and both are from Rock Hill, South Carolina. In a 2017 article by Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Wilson said Clowney and Joseph “have a relationship like brothers.”
“It’s great,” Clowney said. “Since I walked into the NFL, he’s been there to guide me the whole way. Every question I ask, he’s got an answer for it.
“He’s always been there. He’s always going to continue to be there. I’m glad he’s on my team. Big ups to my boy.”
Joseph is just one connection Clowney has to the Titans, as head coach Mike Vrabel was his defensive coordinator with the Texans back in 2017 — and in that season, Clowney posted a career-high 9.5 sacks.
The Titans have made it clear they are pursuing Clowney on numerous occasions this offseason, but so far the biggest fish left on the free-agent market has yet to make a decision. Perhaps Joseph can help put the Titans over the top.
