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Longtime Analyst Projects 6 Clemson Tigers to be Drafted in Rounds 1-2
NFL.com's Chad Reuter forecasts a strong showing for Clemson in the 2026 NFL Draft's opening rounds.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:50pm
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Clemson's pipeline of NFL talent continues, with multiple Tigers projected to be selected early in the 2026 draft.Today in PittsburghAccording to a recent four-round 2026 NFL mock draft from longtime analyst Chad Reuter of NFL.com, six Clemson players are projected to be selected in the first two rounds of the upcoming draft, including one first-round pick in offensive tackle Blake Miller who is expected to be taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Why it matters
Clemson has consistently been one of the top college football programs in recent years, producing numerous NFL draft picks. This latest projection from a respected draft analyst suggests the Tigers could have another banner year in the 2026 draft, potentially setting a new school record for most first-round selections in a single year.
The details
Reuter's mock draft has Miller as the lone Clemson player going in the first round, with the Steelers taking him 21st overall. In the second round, Reuter projects four more Tigers to be selected - edge rusher T.J. Parker (34th overall to the Cardinals), defensive tackle Peter Woods (37th to the Giants), wide receiver Antonio Williams (38th to the Texans), and cornerback Avieon Terrell (39th to the Browns). Defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart is also projected as a second-round pick, going 49th overall to the Vikings.
- The 2026 NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
The players
Blake Miller
An offensive tackle from Clemson University who is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
T.J. Parker
An edge rusher from Clemson University who is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Peter Woods
A defensive tackle from Clemson University who is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Antonio Williams
A wide receiver from Clemson University who is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Avieon Terrell
A cornerback from Clemson University who is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
DeMonte Capehart
A defensive tackle from Clemson University who is projected to be a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
What they’re saying
“With LT Broderick Jones recovering from December neck surgery and the team weighing whether to exercise his fifth-year option, Miller should be squarely on the Steelers' radar. Troy Fautanu can move back to left tackle if Miller needs to step in as a rookie.”
— Chad Reuter, NFL.com Analyst
The takeaway
Clemson's consistent success in producing NFL-caliber talent is reflected in this latest draft projection, which suggests the Tigers could have another banner year in the 2026 draft with as many as six players potentially selected in the first two rounds. This would further cement Clemson's reputation as one of the premier college football programs for developing professional-level players.
