Ten Clemson Football Players Graduate on Thursday

Dec. 21, 2006

Clemson, SC – Unanimous first-team All-American Gaines Adams is one of 10 football players who graduated from Clemson University on Thursday morning during ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Other members of the Clemson football team that participated in the ceremony were Duane Coleman, Dustin Fry, Roman Fry, Thomas Hunter, Reggie Merriweather, Will Proctor, Nic Riddle, Brent Smith and Anthony Waters.

Clemson now has 13 graduates on its roster. Last summer Chansi Stuckey, Brandon Cannon and Cole Chason had already received their degrees.

“I am certainly proud of these young men,” said Clemson Head Coach Tommy Bowden. “I also want to thank the staff at Vickery Hall and the support they provide for our student-athletes on a year round basis.”

Adams was named a unanimous first-team All-American this year as a defensive end. He is now in line to join Tye Hill and Rod Gardner as recent Tigers who were first-team All-Americans, Clemson graduates and first-round NFL draft choices. The NFL draft is in April and Adams is ranked among the top college prospects. Last year only seven players nationwide were first-team All-Americans, first-round draft selections and college graduates.