Johnathan Joseph has been mentoring Texans Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney for years, staying in his ear about realizing his vast potential.

The talent, upgraded health and maturity are all starting to come together for Clowney.

During a 20-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Clowney delivered the kind of dominant performance the Texans hope to see from the former top overall pick every week. Clowney had seven solo tackles, two sacks, two tackles for losses, four quarterback hits and one fumble recovery Sunday.

"I talk to him all the time, each and every day and between plays to keep him focused, not that he isn't focused," said Joseph, 34-year-old two-time Pro Bowl corner who grew up in Rock Hill, S.C., and played at South Carolina, as Clowney did. "I just want him to be locked in at all times because I know he's a special talent and it's all on display for everybody to see."

Clowney and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller are the only players in the NFL to record at least seven tackles, two sacks, three quarterback hits and one fumble recovery in a game this season. Clowney has 4 1/2 sacks this season, the second-most on the team behind J.J. Watt and his seven sacks.

How good can Clowney be when he's on his game?

"No one's better," Joseph said. "Anytime you have a guy like that who can destroy a game like that, it's hard. With him and J.J. out there, we haven't seen those guys play a full season together. It's starting to look special."

Clowney has nine tackles for losses this year. He has 46 tackles for losses in the past 36 games, second only to Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones during that span.

"He was very disruptive," Texans coach Bill O"Brien said. "He's a very instinctive player. I thought he played loose and free. He wasn't overthinking things.

"He's got a real knack for going to the ball. He knows how to go to the ball, he finds the ball and he really did a great job."