Clifton Geathers

Clifton Geathers (born December 11, 1987) is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He attended the University of South Carolina. After becoming the starter at defensive end, he would leave before his senior year to enter the 2010 NFL Draft.

College career
After playing at Carvers Bay High School, Geathers attended the University of South Carolina, becoming a starter at defensive end as a junior and leaving school before his senior year.

Cleveland Browns
Geathers was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round of the 2010 NFL draft. He was released in their final cuts.

Miami Dolphins
On September 5, 2010, Geathers was awarded to the Miami Dolphins on waiver claims. He was waived on November 26, 2010.

Seattle Seahawks
Geathers signed with the Seattle Seahawks on November 27, 2010. He was with the team until he was cut on December 7, 2010.

Dallas Cowboys
Geathers signed with the Dallas Cowboys on December 8, 2010. Geathers would appear in 6 games for the Dallas Cowboys recording 3 quarterback pressures. He would be released once again before being signed one last time by Dallas on April 20, 2012. He would again be waived August 31, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts
On October 3, 2012, Geathers was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. He would replace former Baylor nose tackle Nicolas Jean-Baptiste. Geathers would spend 4 days total on Indianapolis' practice squad before being elevated to the active roster due to an injury to Colts' defensive end, Fili Moala. He is expected to back-up reserve defensive end Drake Nevis against the New York Jets on Sunday, October 14. He recorded a sack against the Houston Texans on 30 December 2012.

Personal life
Clifton's NFL interest has stemmed both from his enormous size and potential. But also, his notable relations to numerous professional and amateur football players. Clifton's brother, Robert Geathers Jr., is a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was drafted 117th overall out of the University of Georgia by the Cincinnati Bengals. As of Week 5 of the 2012 NFL season, Robert has appeared in 123 games for the Bengals recording 280 total combined tackles, 30 sacks, 15 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions. His uncle, James Jumpy Geathers, played defensive end in the NFL. Jumpy would appear in 183 games after being drafted 42nd overall in the 1984 draft by the New Orleans Saints. He would go on to record 62 total sacks for the Saints, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, and Denver Broncos. Clifton's father, Robert Geathers Sr., was a third-round pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, but an injury ended his career. His younger brother, Kwame Geathers, is currently a nose tackle for the Georgia Bulldogs football team. And, his cousin Clayton Geathers plays defensive back for the University of Central Florida.