Early years

After playing at Carvers Bay High School, Geathers accepted a scholarship from the University of South Carolina. As a sophomore he appeared in 13 games (one start) and recorded 29 tackles. The next year he played in 12 games, posting 41 tackles (8.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

He declared for the NFL draft before his senior season. He finished his college career with 72 tackles (12 tackles for loss), 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, while playing in 36 games.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 7½ in	299 lb	37¾ in	11⅛ in	4.98 s	1.72 s	2.87 s		7.69 s	36 in	9 ft 4 in	26 reps

Cleveland Browns

Geathers was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (186th overall) 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

On December 8, 2010, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He appeared in one game and was declared inactive for three others. He was released on 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 recorded a sack against the Houston Texans on December 30, 2012.

Philadelphia Eagles

Geathers was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for fullback Stanley Havili on March 28, 2013.

Washington Redskins

Geathers signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Washington Redskins on March 13, 2014. He was released on November 1, 2014.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Geathers signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent on December 1, 2014, following an injury to Brett Keisel. He was a game-day inactive for each of the 5 (4 regular season and 1 postseason) games he was on the Steelers roster.

Geathers signed another one-year contract with the Steelers on April 1, 2015. On August 7, he was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Personal life

His brother Robert Geathers Jr., is a defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals. His uncle, Jumpy Geathers, played defensive end in the NFL. 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, played college football at The University of Georgia and is currently a nose tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. His cousin Clayton Geathers plays defensive back for the Indianapolis Colts.

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