12 Clemson Tigers Ranked in ESPN's Final NFL Draft Prospects List

Three Tigers projected as first-round picks, including offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 22 overall.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:22pm

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ESPN's final NFL Draft prospect rankings feature 12 players from Clemson University, including three projected as first-round selections. Offensive tackle Blake Miller is ranked 22nd overall, while defensive end T.J. Parker and cornerback Avieon Terrell are projected to be picked in the late first round.

Why it matters

Clemson has consistently produced top NFL talent, and this year's draft class is no exception. The high rankings of these Tigers prospects reflect the program's ability to develop elite players across multiple positions, which will be crucial for their success at the next level.

The details

Blake Miller, a 54-game starter at right tackle for Clemson, is ESPN's 5th-ranked offensive tackle and projected 22nd overall pick. Defensive end T.J. Parker is the 5th-ranked edge rusher at 27th overall, while cornerback Avieon Terrell is the 6th-ranked corner at 33rd overall. Defensive tackle Peter Woods is ranked 42nd overall as a potential Day 2 selection.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
  • ESPN's Matt Miller released his final prospect rankings this week, just under two weeks before the draft.

The players

Blake Miller

A 54-game starter at right tackle for Clemson, Miller is ESPN's 5th-ranked offensive tackle and projected 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

T.J. Parker

Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker is the 5th-ranked edge rusher and projected 27th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Avieon Terrell

Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell is the 6th-ranked corner and projected 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Peter Woods

Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods is ranked 42nd overall as a potential Day 2 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Antonio Williams

Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams is seen as a likely Day 2 selection at No. 65 overall and the 9th-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“A 54-game starter at right tackle, Miller comes to the NFL battle-tested and with 34-inch arms that show up throughout his tape. He steadily improved throughout his four seasons at Clemson, allowing only two sacks and nine pressures last season. With high-end quickness and lateral movement ability, Miller fits in zone schemes and has the recovery agility to make up for missed punches in pass protection. He profiles as a high-floor starting right tackle.”

— Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst

“Woods is a 3-technique defensive tackle with the quickness to be an immediate pocket disruptor in the NFL. He gets double-teamed a lot because offensive linemen struggle to match his first step in one-on-one situations. Woods has the strength to counter that, accumulating five career sacks and 42 hurries despite the extra attention. Though his lack of sack production could limit his upside for some teams, Woods' position-specific traits are good enough to make him a top-50 pick.”

— Matt Miller, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst

What’s next

The 2026 NFL Draft will be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, where these Clemson prospects will look to hear their names called and begin their professional careers.

The takeaway

Clemson's continued success in producing top NFL talent is a testament to the program's ability to develop elite players across multiple positions. This year's draft class, with 12 Tigers ranked in ESPN's final prospects list, will be crucial in maintaining the school's reputation for producing NFL-ready talent.