Five Clemson Tigers Land in Top-50 Draft Prospects List

An unexpected ranking for one Tiger highlights the group

Jan. 30, 2026 at 3:31pm

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Five Clemson Tigers were named to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah's top-50 prospects list for the 2026 NFL Draft, including an unexpected high ranking for offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 23 overall. The list also features cornerback Avieon Terrell at No. 30, defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 34, wide receiver Antonio Williams at No. 36, and defensive end T.J. Parker at No. 38.

Why it matters

Despite a 7-6 season that fell below expectations, Clemson continues to produce top NFL talent, with five players making Jeremiah's prestigious top-50 list. This highlights the program's ability to develop elite prospects, even in down years, and the high regard in which these Tigers are held by NFL evaluators.

The details

Blake Miller, an ironman offensive tackle who broke Clemson's program record for career snaps, is surprisingly Jeremiah's top-rated Tiger at No. 23 overall. Cornerback Avieon Terrell, a legacy commit who has carved out his own standout career, lands at No. 30. Defensive tackle Peter Woods, widely projected as a top-15 pick, is ranked lower at No. 34 due to concerns about consistency. Wide receiver Antonio Williams, coming off a down year but with a breakout 2024 campaign, is No. 36. Finally, defensive end T.J. Parker, once a top-5 prospect, has fallen to No. 38 after an underwhelming 2025 season.

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  • Postseason showcases like the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl are already underway.

The players

Blake Miller

An ironman offensive tackle who broke Clemson's program record for career snaps, playing 3,778 offensive snaps over 54 career games — all of which were starts — from 2022 to 2025. He allowed just eight total sacks and earned multiple conference honors, including First team All-ACC in back-to-back years.

Avieon Terrell

A cornerback who arrived at Clemson in 2022 as a legacy commit, following in the footsteps of his brother A.J. Terrell has carved out his own legacy, totaling 106 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, 21 pass deflections, two interceptions, and eight forced fumbles over the past three seasons.

Peter Woods

A defensive tackle who is widely regarded as one of the most freakishly athletic players at his position. Over his three-year tenure, Woods earned Freshman All-American, First Team All-ACC, and Second Team All-American honors, cementing his status as one of college football's most dominant defensive tackles.

Antonio Williams

A wide receiver who had a down year in 2025 but had a breakout campaign in 2024, putting up career highs with 75 receptions for 904 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is currently projected to go in the later picks of the second round or early picks of the third round.

T.J. Parker

A defensive end who started 2025 as a top-5 to top-10 selection but has since taken a hard fall from grace. After an 11-sack campaign last year, he didn't quite live up to the lofty expectations, but his potential and upside at the next level remain undeniable.

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What they’re saying

“Kyle Louis and TJ Parker just consistently showing up making plays in passing situations. Same with Jacob Rodriguez on, well, every down.”

— Matt Miller, NFL Draft Scout

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