2026 NFL Draft a fork in the road for Clemson Football talent and development

by: Larry_Williams04/22/26LarryWilliamsTI

TJ Parker — Three-year Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker didn't meet expectations in 2025, but on potential, the former Rivals100 member could have his name called in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Last summer, the entire college football world was high on Clemson's talent. Now the NFL folks are high on Clemson's talent. It's what happened between the former and the latter that's so hard to reconcile.

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