Jimmy Clausen
American football quarterback and player

Born
September 21st, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) after being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2010. Attended Notre Dame, where he earned recognition as a standout quarterback and was a highly rated prospect prior to the NFL Draft. Clausen's tenure with the Panthers included starting roles during challenging seasons and he later played for other teams in the league. Concluded playing career with a brief stint in the NFL and transitioned to roles outside of professional play.
Drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2010
Played collegiate football at Notre Dame
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