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Clemson 2026 NFL Draft Central

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Clemson Football 2026 NFL Draft
OT Blake Miller Round 1, No. 17 Overall (Detroit Lions)
DT Peter Woods Round 1, No. 29 Overall (Kansas City Chiefs)
T.J. Parker Round 2, No. 35 Overall (Buffalo Bills)
CB Avieon Terrell Round 2, No. 48 Overall (Atlanta Falcons)
WR Antonio Williams Round 3, No. 71 Overall (Washington Commanders)
QB Cade Klubnik Round 4, No. 110 Overall (New York Jets)
LB Wade Woodaz Round 4, No. 123 Overall (Houston Texans)
DT DeMonte Capehart Round 5, No. 155 Overall (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
RB Adam Randall Round 5, No. 174 Overall (Baltimore Ravens)
Blake Miller
Blake MillerDetroit Lions

Round 1, No. 17 Overall

Peter Woods
Peter WoodsKansas City Chiefs

Round 1, No. 29 Overall

T.J. Parker
T.J. ParkerBuffalo Bills

Round 2, No. 35 Overall

Avieon Terrell
Avieon TerrellAtlanta Falcons

Round 2, No. 48 Overall

Antonio Williams
Antonio WilliamsWashington Commanders

Round 3, No. 71 Overall

QB Cade Klubnik
QB Cade KlubnikNew York Jets

Round 4, No. 110 Overall

Wade Woodaz
Wade WoodazHouston Texans

Round 4, No. 123 Overall

DeMonte Capehart
DeMonte CapehartTampa Bay Buccaneers

Round 5, No. 155 Overall

Adam Randall
Adam RandallBaltimore Ravens

Round 5, No. 174 Overall

CLEMSON MATCHES SEVEN-ROUND SCHOOL RECORD WITH NINE SELECTIONS IN 2026 NFL DRAFT

CLEMSON, S.C. — An additional four selections on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Saturday brought Clemson’s total picks in the NFL’s annual selection meeting this year to nine, matching Clemson’s school record for a seven-round draft and coming within one pick of the overall school record of 10 from the 12-round draft in 1983. Clemson’s nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft tied for the most in the ACC and tied for fourth nationally.  

All nine of Clemson’s selections came in the first five rounds, and Clemson’s nine selections tied Ohio State for the most across Rounds 1-5. The nine selections in those five rounds shattered Clemson’s record for the first five rounds of a draft, surpassing its previous mark of six in the 1991, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023 drafts. The 2026 NFL Draft also marked the first time in history Clemson had at least one player selected in each of the first five rounds of a single draft.

Day 3 of the draft commenced with two Clemson Tigers coming off the board in the fourth round. Quarterback Cade Klubnik became the sixth Clemson quarterback drafted since 1979 when the New York Jets selected the multi-time ACC Championship Game Most Valuable Player with the No. 110 overall pick. Thirteen picks later, the Houston Texans added linebacker Wade Woodaz with the No. 123 overall selection, marking the fifth consecutive year Clemson has had a linebacker drafted.

Two more Tigers heard their names called in the fifth round. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart with the No. 155 overall selection, giving the Tigers three defensive line selections in a draft for the fifth time in the last 11 years. Clemson then had a running back selected for the third straight year when the Baltimore Ravens selected Adam Randall with the No. 174 overall pick. The selection of Randall represented the first time in Clemson history that nine different teams came away with at least one Clemson draft pick in a single draft.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney brought his career total of draft selections to 95 (plus an additional Supplemental Draft pick), the most of any active coach since the 2009 NFL Draft. He has produced a pick for 28 of the 32 NFL teams during his head coaching career. Swinney also pushed his total of first-round picks to 20, as he and Kirby Smart are now the only active coaches in the nation to have produced 20 or more first-round draft picks in their head coaching careers. 

Comments on Clemson's 2026 NFL Draft selections and full draft notes are included below.

CLEMSON COACHES ON BLAKE MILLER

CLEMSON COACHES ON BLAKE MILLER

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON BLAKE MILLER: "Blake Miller is one of one. I've never really had one like him. On the offensive line, I've had second-rounders, third-rounders, fourth-rounders, every round you can think, but he's my first first-round offensive lineman, and, boy, is he worthy. He is big, he's strong, he's athletic, he's a leader, and he's one of the most committed guys I've ever coached. He's a finisher. He was a captain for us. This guy started every game of his entire career from being a true freshman all the way through his senior year. He only missed two practices in his whole career, never missed a game. So, man, I think he's got day one ability. I think he walks in and he helps their football team the day he gets there."

CLEMSON OFFENSIVE LINE COACH MATT LUKE ON BLAKE MILLER: "They're getting a true professional in every sense. He consistently takes care of his business from his physical preparation and nutrition to his approach to the game. His durability and commitment are unmatched, having played in 54 consecutive games without missing one, and missing only two practices over four years. Blake is an exceptional person and an outstanding player, making him a very low-risk addition. He will be a leader both in the locker room and in the community. He's an all-around high-character individual and competitor.”

CLEMSON COACHES ON PETER WOODS

CLEMSON COACHES ON PETER WOODS

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON PETER WOODS: "Peter Woods is just unique. I haven't had many guys like him. He's just got a unique skill set that's hard to find. He's powerful, he's fast, he's twitchy, he's unbelievably strong, he's smart. This kid's a winner. He's a four-time high school state champion that played in five state championships in a row. He started at one of the best schools in Alabama as a high school player in eighth grade. He's a guy that has great readiness to come in and be a pro. Honestly, he's probably a guy that could have made a team two years ago, so he's going to fit right in day one and will be ready to compete. He learns the game easily. It's hard to find guys that have his uniqueness. He really will be different from probably anybody else that's in the room with him. He played all the special teams for us his whole career, played offense for us, and he's also a graduate in three years, which shows you his maturity, his ability to manage his time and to achieve a goal that he set forward."

CLEMSON DEFENSIVE TACKLES COACH NICK EASON ON PETER WOODS: “They are getting a highly talented football player who is still on the rise. He has football intelligence that’s rare. He is a very unselfish football player who provides position flexibility on the D-Line and even as a RB/H-back on the offensive side of the ball."

CLEMSON COACHES ON T.J. PARKER

CLEMSON COACHES ON T.J. PARKER

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON T.J. PARKER: "T.J. Parker is unique. He's long, he's strong. He can really, really run at his size and he's got the ability and the power to bull rush people, but he's also got the speed and the tools to be a really, really good pass rusher. He had a bunch of sacks in his three-year career, and he's still a developing player. He's a graduate in three years, which I think demonstrates his commitment and how he's managed his time and things like that to be an elite football player while also graduating from college in three years. It's not easy to do. He's a high-level talent that will be ready to play the day he gets there."

CLEMSON DEFENSIVE ENDS COACH CHRIS RUMPH ON T.J. PARKER: “T.J. Parker is not only an unbelievable player, but he’s a great young man, son and husband. He will be a blessing to their locker room and organization. He can do whatever you want at the highest level anywhere on the football field. Not only can he rush the passer, but he can play the run. He is relentless coming off the edge or anywhere you align him. I can’t wait to see him on Sundays."

CLEMSON COACHES ON AVIEON TERRELL

CLEMSON COACHES ON AVIEON TERRELL

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON AVIEON TERRELL: "Avieon is as good as we've had here. Highly skilled. His brother was a first-rounder. To me, Avieon is a first-rounder talent-wise. I think he can play either corner spot, he can play the nickel, and he's an elite competitor. He loves to prepare. He loves to practice. He's a gym rat. He's a very smart, instinctual player, and he's a guy that was a joy to coach. He showed up and loved to compete. Banged up? It didn't matter. He was always ready to go compete. I think he's a really good tackler. I think he's a physical kid. He's a ball hawk. He gets the ball out, whether he rips it out, punches it out or knocks it out. He causes a lot of fumbles. He's our career leader in that category for a Clemson DB. He's a young player that's still coming into his own, still physically growing into his body. He plays longer than he is. He's a guy that helps their team day one."

CLEMSON CORNERBACKS COACH MIKE REED ON AVIEON TERRELL: "They are getting a highly competitive young man who not only is a very good player, but an even better person. Highly athletic, super quick, physical, smart, fast and has a knack for creating turnovers. He plays with a chip on his shoulder because when it’s all said and done, you will remember his name, Avieon Terrell."

CLEMSON COACHES ON ANTONIO WILLIAMS

CLEMSON COACHES ON ANTONIO WILLIAMS

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON ANTONIO WILLIAMS: "Antonio is a day one performer when he walks in their building. Antonio has really lived like a pro, prepared like a pro, played like a pro for his last couple years. He is a highly skilled receiver. If he was 6-2, he'd be a first-round pick. He's different, but he is in the same class and category of all the greats that we've had come through here at that position. I think he can play all three positions. He plays long. He's a finisher on the ball. He's an elite returner. He's got special teams ability. He's a really, really smart, instinctual, savvy player. He understands space, he understands defense. He's a student of the game. He's technically refined. And I'm just really proud of him. I think that he can run the entire route tree. He's precise in what he does. He's tough, he's physical, and just a very, very smart football player. He's a high-value pick here. And I think he's a guy that right out of the gate makes a difference with his work ethic, with his toughness and with his ability to get open and finish on the ball."

CLEMSON WIDE RECEIVERS COACH TYLER GRISHAM ON ANTONIO WILLIAMS: "They're going to be able to sleep well at night knowing Antonio is a difference maker in the community and he’s an absolute baller that plays the game the way it’s supposed to be played. They are getting a guy that loves football and loves to compete. He is going to make plays all over the field from multiple positions."

CLEMSON COACHES ON CADE KLUBNIK

CLEMSON COACHES ON CADE KLUBNIK

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON CADE KLUBNIK: "Cade Klubnik is a gym rat. Loves the game, highly competitive, highly skilled. I think he has the potential to be a starter in the NFL at some point. I think he's got a chance to play a long time. Great teammate, loves to study the game, and he's still a developing player. I think his best football is in front of him. He has a unique skill set. I think he's a dual threat guy who has the ability to create and extend plays and make plays with his legs. He's a leader and is one of those guys that I think we're going to all look up down the road and say, 'Man, this kid's a player.' I'm excited for him. I think he's a higher-level talent than where he got drafted, so they're getting great value. I think he's a guy that has got a chance to be in the league for quite a while."

CLEMSON QUARTERBACKS COACH TAJH BOYD ON CADE KLUBNIK: "Cade has the skillset, heartset and mindset to play in the NFL for a very long time. His preparation, dedication and passion for the game are unmatched. They're getting a high-level competitor who embodies what every organization is looking for. He’s won at a high level his entire life and I have no doubt he’ll win there. It’s just who he is."

CLEMSON COACHES ON WADE WOODAZ

CLEMSON COACHES ON WADE WOODAZ

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON WADE WOODAZ: "They're getting a steal in Wade Woodaz. This is a kid that has just now really developed into a complete linebacker. You know, when he was younger, he played quarterback, he played safety. I thought he had his best year last year. He's a leader, he's a captain, he's a gym rat. He loves the game. He's long, he can run, he's athletic. I think he can play either linebacker position. He's got package ability to use him in some different packages. He's a core special teams guy and is a guy that I think is going to be ready to help his team right out of the gate. That's going to be one lucky linebacker coach; they will love this guy. He shows up as the same guy every day. He's an incredible preparer week-in and week-out. He knows how to take care of his body and will be a great player for a long time."

CLEMSON LINEBACKERS COACH BEN BOULWARE ON WADE WOODAZ: "Wade checks every single box of an elite NFL linebacker: size, speed, football intelligence, leadership, etc. His best quality though? Dude's a dog."

CLEMSON COACHES ON DEMONTE CAPEHART

CLEMSON COACHES ON DEMONTE CAPEHART

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON DEMONTE CAPEHART: "DeMonte Capehart is just a freak of a big man. He's got rare ability for a guy his size to be able to manipulate other people against their will. I mean, he's really gifted, especially when it comes to stopping the run. He's way more athletic than you think. He's still a maturing football player; I think his best football is ahead of him. They are getting someone who I think is a first-round talent. I've had a lot of first-round defensive linemen, and I think he's a first-round talent even though he didn't go in the first round. I'm really excited for him. I'm proud of him. He's a very loyal kid. He's grown and matured. He's a great teammate, and I think he's got a chance to play a long time."

CLEMSON DEFENSIVE TACKLES COACH NICK EASON ON DEMONTE CAPEHART: “They are getting a highly talented football player who has a high ceiling. Capehart has one of the strongest hand punches I’ve seen in a long time. He will be a force to be reckoned with in years to come. He is an unselfish teammate who will do whatever it takes to help his team win."

CLEMSON COACHES ON ADAM RANDALL

CLEMSON COACHES ON ADAM RANDALL

CLEMSON HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY ON ADAM RANDALL: "I think Adam Randall is one of the more unique players in this draft. I told a couple of GMs before the draft that I think he's a steal. He's like getting three players with one pick because I think he's just scraping the surface of what he can do as a pro football player. He's only played one year at running back, and he's just going to get better and better. He's got this great background as a receiver. He's a returner. He's got special teams value. And then I just think he's one of the best leaders and people that you'll ever meet. He's a graduate. He's committed. He's a captain. He's loyal. This guy is big, he's strong, he's powerful, really good change of direction, and has the ball skills of a wideout in a 230-something-pound body. I'm really excited about him because I think now that he's in the right position for his future, I just think he's going to continue to skyrocket."

CLEMSON RUNNING BACKS COACH C.J. SPILLER ON ADAM RANDALL: "They are getting someone who will come in and understand what it means to be a pro in all areas. He's someone that you will be able to sleep very well at night because you will know he is handling his business. From a football standpoint, I believe he is just scratching the surface of the running back position. The great thing about his game is he can be utilized in the passing game as well because he is able to run the entire route tree, and that’s what separates him from the rest of the guys. Their organization is getting a special person to go along with a good football player."

DRAFT NOTES

NOTES ON CLEMSON’S 2026 NFL DRAFT:

  • Clemson’s nine selections tied the 2016 NFL Draft for the most in the Dabo Swinney era and its most in a seven-round draft in school history. The nine picks were one off the school record of 10, set during a 12-round draft in 1983.
  • Clemson’s nine selections in the 2026 NFL Draft tied for the most in the ACC and tied for fourth nationally. 
  • Clemson had at least one player selected in each of the first five rounds of a single draft for the first time in program history.
  • Clemson's nine selections came in the first five rounds. Clemson’s nine selections tied Ohio State for the most through the first five rounds.
  • Clemson, 2025 national champion Indiana and Florida were the only programs to produce a pick in each of the first five rounds.
  • Clemson's nine picks through five rounds shattered the school record for picks in the first five rounds, surpassing the program’s six in the first five rounds of the 1991, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023 drafts.
  • Clemson has now had at least one player selected in 24 consecutive drafts since 2003, tying the school record set across the 1951-74 NFL Drafts. Every year in the current streak has come during a seven-round format; the streak from 1951-74 featured between 17 and 30 rounds.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft marked the ninth time that Clemson has produced multiple first-round picks in a single draft. The school record of three was set in 2019, and the 2026 haul tied the 1979, 1982, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023 drafts (two each) for second in school annals.
  • Clemson was one of nine schools to produce multiple first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, alongside Alabama, Arizona State, Indiana, Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and Utah.
  • Clemson has now had at least one first-round draft choice in 11 of the last 14 years, standing alongside Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Ohio State as the only programs to produce a first-round pick in at least 11 of the last 14 years.
  • Since 2013, Clemson has produced at least one first-round pick from each of the QB, RB, WR, OL, DE, DT, LB and DB position groups. The only other schools with at least one first-rounder at all those positions in that span are Alabama and Ohio State.
  • Clemson is one of only six schools to have produced multiple draft picks in each of the last 24 NFL Drafts (LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio State and USC). 
  • Dabo Swinney brought his career total of draft selections to 95 (plus an additional Supplemental Draft pick), the most of any active coach since the 2009 NFL Draft. He also pushed his total of first-round picks to 20, as he and Kirby Smart are now the only active coaches in the nation to have produced 20 or more first-round draft picks in their head coaching careers.
  • Clemson has now had at least three selections in 17 of the 18 drafts since Dabo Swinney was elevated to head coach. The only programs to produce three or more picks in at least 17 drafts in that span are Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma, LSU and USC.
  • Clemson has now produced multiple defensive draft picks in 15 of the 18 drafts of the Dabo Swinney era. Clemson, LSU, Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia are the only programs to produce multiple draft picks from their defenses in at least 15 drafts in that span.
  • With two picks in Round 1 on Day 1 and three picks in Rounds 2-3 on Day 2, Clemson set a school record with five picks through the first three rounds of a draft. Clemson’s previous record of four was accomplished five times in 1991, 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
  • With the selections of Peter Woods in Round 1 and T.J. Parker in Round 2, Clemson had multiple defensive linemen selected in the first two rounds of a draft for the fifth time since the institution of the Common Draft in 1967 (2011, 2016, 2019, 2023 and 2026).
  • Clemson produced three top-50 picks from its defense in a single draft for the first time since 2019, when Clelin Ferrell, Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Trayvon Mullen were all selected in the first 40 picks. Clemson, Ohio State and Texas Tech were the only defenses to accomplish the feat in 2026.
  • Clemson was one of five schools to produce five top-75 picks (Ohio State, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Miami (Fla.)).
  • Clemson produced four offensive draft picks and five defensive draft picks. The 2026 NFL Draft marked the second time in school history (and first time in a seven-round format) that Clemson has had at least four selections on each side of the ball in a single draft. Clemson had six offensive players and four defensive players selected in a 12-round draft in 1983.
  • Nine different teams selected a Clemson player, surpassing the previous single-draft school record of eight. Eight different teams accounted for Clemson’s 10 picks in 1983 and its nine picks in 2016.
  • Clemson has had at least one player chosen by 30 of the 32 NFL franchises since 2003. The lone exceptions in that time frame are the Patriots, who last selected a Tiger in 1991, and the Panthers, who have never selected a Clemson player despite playing their first season in franchise history in Death Valley.
  • Dabo Swinney has produced a draft pick for 28 of the 32 NFL teams in his head coaching tenure; the only NFL teams not to select a Clemson player in his head coaching tenure are the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF BLAKE MILLER:

  • Miller became the 87th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 19th first-round pick of his tenure.
  • Miller became the highest-selected Clemson offensive lineman in the Common Draft era (since 1967), surpassing guard Dave Thompson’s selection by the Detroit Lions with the No. 30 overall selection of the 1971 NFL Draft, a slot that would be in the first round in current day but represented the fourth pick of the second round during that 26-team era.
  • Miller became the highest-selected Clemson offensive lineman of any era since 1960 when Lou Cordileone was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 12 overall pick and Harold Olson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 13 overall pick. A two-way player at Clemson, Cordileone would later spend the bulk of his NFL career as a defensive tackle.
  • Miller became the first Clemson offensive lineman selected in the first round in Swinney’s tenure.
  • Miller became the seventh Clemson player selected by the Lions all-time, joining E Joe Blalock (1942), E Dreher Gaskin (1953), T Dick Marazza (1956), G Dave Thompson (1971), LB Jonathan Brooks (1979) and DE Austin Bryant (2019).
  • Miller became the first offensive lineman selected by the Lions in the first round since 2021, when Detroit selected four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection Penei Sewell.
  • Miller became the second Clemson player selected with the No. 17 overall pick all-time, joining DT Dexter Lawrence (2019). Entering 2026, Lawrence is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro.
  • Miller was selected at the same overall pick (No. 17) as four Pro Football Hall of Famers: DB Mel Renfro, G Gene Upshaw, RB Emmitt Smith and G Steve Hutchinson.
  • As Clemson’s first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, Miller’s selection snapped a four-year streak in which Clemson’s first pick of each draft was a defensive player. His selection marks the third time in the last 12 drafts that an offensive player was Clemson’s first selection of a draft. He joins RB C.J. Spiller (2010), WR DeAndre Hopkins (2013), WR Sammy Watkins (2014), WR Mike Williams (2017) and QB Trevor Lawrence (2021) as one of six offensive players to be Clemson’s first pick in a draft in Swinney’s tenure.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF PETER WOODS:

  • Woods became the 88th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 20th first-round pick of his tenure.
  • Woods became the eighth Clemson defensive tackle selected in the first round all-time but the fourth since 2019. He joins Jim Stuckey (1980), Jeff Bryant (1982), William Perry (1985), Chester McGlockton (1992), Christian Wilkins (2019), Dexter Lawrence (2019) and Bryan Bresee (2023) among Clemson first-round defensive tackles.
  • Woods became the highest Clemson defensive tackle selected since Bryan Bresee was picked by the New Orleans Saints with an identical No. 29 overall selection in 2023. Woods and Bresee represent Clemson’s only two selections at No. 29 in school history.
  • Woods became the 12th Clemson defensive tackle of the Dabo Swinney era to be selected in the NFL Draft, including Dorell Scott (2009), Jarvis Jenkins (2011), Brandon Thompson (2012), Grady Jarrett (2015), D.J. Reader (2016), Carlos Watkins (2017), Christian Wilkins (2019), Dexter Lawrence (2019), Bryan Bresee (2023), Ruke Orhorhoro (2024) and Tyler Davis (2024). Swinney has produced more NFL Draft picks at defensive tackle than any other active head coach and trails only Nick Saban among all coaches — active or inactive — since the 2009 NFL Draft.
  • Woods became the seventh Clemson player selected by the Chiefs all-time, joining RB Jay Washington (1974), QB Steve Fuller (1979), WR Stan Rome (1979), T Barry Richardson (2008), LB Dorian O’Daniel (2018) and WR Cornell Powell (2021).
  • Woods became the first interior defensive lineman selected by the Chiefs in the first round of a draft since Kansas City selected two-time Pro Bowler Dontari Poe with the No. 11 overall pick in 2012.
  • Woods became the 26th member of Clemson’s defensive front seven to be drafted since the 2015 NFL Draft.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF T.J. PARKER:

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF AVIEON TERRELL:

  • Terrell became the 90th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 14th second-round pick of his tenure.
  • Terrell became the 43rd Clemson defensive back drafted in the Common Draft era (since 1967) and the 20th defensive back drafted in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure.
  • Terrell became the 17th Clemson defensive back selected in the first two rounds in the Common Draft era. He became the eighth first- or second-round defensive back in Dabo Swinney’s tenure, joining Marcus Gilchrist (2011), Mackensie Alexander (2016), T.J. Green (2016), Trayvon Mullen (2019), A.J. Terrell (2020), Andrew Booth Jr. (2022) and Nate Wiggins (2024).
  • With Terrell’s selection, Clemson has had at least one defensive back selected in 14 of Clemson’s 18 drafts in the Dabo Swinney era.
  • Terrell became the second member of his family to be drafted out of Clemson, joining his brother A.J. Terrell, whom the Atlanta Falcons selected with the No. 16 overall pick in 2020. The Terrell brothers join the McSwain brothers (Chuck and Rod) and the Perry brothers (William and Michael Dean) as the third set of brothers to be selected out of Clemson in the last 50 years.
  • The Terrell brothers join William Perry (No. 22 in 1985) and Michael Dean Perry (No. 50 in 1988) as the second set of brothers in Clemson history to both be selected among the first 50 picks of their respective drafts.
  • Both Terrells were selected with the 16th pick of their respective rounds. Avieon was the 16th pick of the second round in 2026; A.J. was the 16th pick of the first round in 2020.
  • Terrell, a native of Atlanta, became the 10th Clemson player in the Common Draft era to be selected by an NFL team from his home state. He is the fourth Georgia product to be drafted by the Falcons on that list, joining DE Vic Beasley, DT Grady Jarrett and CB A.J. Terrell.
  • Terrell became Clemson’s ninth all-time NFL Draft selection by the Atlanta Falcons, joining DB Rod McSwain (1984), CB Reggie Pleasant (1985), RB Kenny Flowers (1987), DE Malliciah Goodman (2013), DE Vic Beasley (2015), DT Grady Jarrett (2015), CB A.J. Terrell (2020) and DT Ruke Orhorhoro (2024). The Falcons also selected LB Randy Smith in the 1966 NFL Supplemental Draft.
  • Terrell became the first No. 48 overall pick in Clemson history.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF ANTONIO WILLIAMS:

  • Williams became the 91st NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the ninth third-round pick of his tenure.
  • Williams was Clemson’s 12th wide receiver selected since the 2013 NFL Draft, placing Clemson alongside Ohio State, LSU, Georgia and Alabama as programs to produce at least a dozen draft picks at wide receiver in that span.
  • Williams became the 13th wide receiver in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure to be drafted into the NFL. With the pick, Swinney passed Nick Saban (12) for the most wide receivers drafted among all coaches active or inactive since the 2009 NFL Draft.
  • Including Swinney’s stint as wide receivers coach from 2003-08, Williams became the 17th Clemson wide receiver under Swinney’s guidance to be drafted.
  • Williams became the 11th wide receiver in school history to be selected in the first three rounds of a draft. He was the first to do so since Amari Rodgers’ selection in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
  • Williams became the ninth Clemson player ever selected by Washington, joining B Charlie Timmons (1942), B Buck George (1955), DB Frank Liberatore (1968), FS Leomont Evans (1996), WR Rod Gardner (2001), DT Jarvis Jenkins (2011), CB Bashaud Breeland (2014) and DE K.J. Henry (2023).
  • Williams’ selection at No. 71 overall marks the earliest Washington has selected a Clemson player since picking DT Jarvis Jenkins with the No. 41 overall selection in 2011.
  • Williams became the second Clemson player ever drafted with the No. 71 overall pick, joining G Frank Gillespie (1949).

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF CADE KLUBNIK:

  • Klubnik became the 92nd NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 17th fourth-round pick of his tenure.
  • Klubnik joined Steve Fuller (1979), Charlie Whitehurst (2006), Tajh Boyd (2013), Deshaun Watson (2017) and Trevor Lawrence (2021) as the sixth Clemson quarterback drafted in the Common Draft era.
  • Klubnik became the fourth Clemson quarterback drafted in the Dabo Swinney era. According to records maintained by SportSource Analytics, Swinney ties Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin (four each) for the most quarterbacks drafted among active head coaches.
  • Klubnik became the eighth Clemson player selected by the Jets in the NFL Draft all-time, joining C Rick Harrell (1973), DB Roy Eppes (1978), CB Justin Miller (2005), WR Chansi Stuckey (2007), QB Tajh Boyd (2014), WR Charone Peake (2016) and TE Jordan Leggett (2017). The Jets also drafted E Gary Barnes in the 1962 AFL Draft and LB Randy Smith in the 1966 AFL Redshirt Draft.
  • Klubnik became the first No. 110 overall selection in Clemson history.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF WADE WOODAZ:

  • Woodaz became the 93rd NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 18th fourth-round pick of his tenure.
  • Woodaz became the 10th off-ball linebacker drafted from Clemson since the 2015 NFL Draft. He joined Stephone Anthony (2015), Tony Steward (2015), B.J. Goodson (2016), Dorian O’Daniel (2018), Isaiah Simmons (2020), Baylon Spector (2022), Trenton Simpson (2023), Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (2024) and Barrett Carter (2025) in that group.
  • Woodaz’s selection represents the fifth consecutive draft in which Clemson has had a linebacker selected. Clemson and Alabama are the only programs in the nation to produce at least one linebacker in each of the last five NFL Drafts.
  • Clemson’s current streak of five consecutive drafts with an off-ball linebacker selected dating to 2022 is the longest in program history.
  • Woodaz became the 28th member of Clemson’s defensive front seven to be drafted since the 2015 NFL Draft.
  • Woodaz became the fifth Clemson player selected by the Texans all-time, joining WR DeAndre Hopkins (2013), DT D.J. Reader (2016), QB Deshaun Watson (2017) and DT Carlos Watkins (2017).
  • Woodaz became the first No. 123 overall selection in Clemson history.

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF DEMONTE CAPEHART:

  • Capehart became the 94th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 17th fifth-round pick of his tenure.
  • Capehart became the third Clemson defensive lineman selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, joining DT Peter Woods and DE T.J. Parker. The 2026 NFL Draft marked the fifth time in school history — and fifth time in the last 11 years — that Clemson produced three or more picks from its defensive line in a single draft (2016, 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2026).
  • With the selections of both Capehart and Peter Woods in this draft, all but one of Clemson’s primary starters at defensive tackle in Dabo Swinney’s 17 full seasons as head coach have been drafted or signed into the NFL (Jarvis Jenkins, Brandon Thompson, Rennie Moore, Grady Jarrett, Josh Watson, DeShawn Williams, Carlos Watkins, Dexter Lawrence, Christian Wilkins, Bryan Bresee, Ruke Orhorhoro, Tyler Davis and Payton Page).
  • Capehart became the 26th defensive lineman selected in the NFL Draft in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure.
  • Capehart became the 29th member of Clemson’s defensive front seven to be drafted since the 2015 NFL Draft.
  • Capehart became the ninth Clemson player selected by the Buccaneers all-time, joining LB Jeff Davis (1982), PK Donald Igwebuike (1985), OT Ty Granger (1989), FB Rudy Harris (1993), LB Wardell Rouse (1995), DE Charles Bennett (2006), DE Gaines Adams (2007) and DE Da’Quan Bowers (2011). Each of Tampa Bay’s last four selections out of Clemson since 2006 have been defensive linemen.
  • Capehart became the third Clemson player selected with the No. 155 overall selection all-time, joining C Rick Harrell (1973) and LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (2024).

NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF ADAM RANDALL:

  • Randall became the 95th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure (plus an additional Supplemental Draft selection) and the 18th fifth-round pick of his tenure.
  • Randall became the 20th Clemson running back selected in the Common Draft era (since 1967).
  • Randall joined James Davis (2009), C.J. Spiller (2010), Jamie Harper (2011), Andre Ellington (2013), Zac Brooks (2016), Wayne Gallman (2017), Travis Etienne (2021), Will Shipley (2024) and Phil Mafah (2025) to become the 10th Clemson running back selected in the Dabo Swinney era.
  • Clemson has now had a running back selected in three consecutive drafts for the first time since 2009-11 (James Davis, C.J. Spiller and Jamie Harper). Clemson was the only program in the nation to produce a draft pick at running back in each of the last three drafts.
  • Randall became the third Clemson player selected by the Ravens all-time, joining LB Trenton Simpson (2023) and CB Nate Wiggins (2024). After not selecting a Clemson player in any of the first 27 drafts in franchise history, the Ravens have now selected a Clemson player in three of the last four years.
  • Randall became the first No. 174 overall selection in Clemson history.

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DAY 2: CLEMSON ADDS THREE SELECTIONS TO RECORD-SETTING FIRST THREE ROUNDS OF 2026 NFL DRAFT

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson added three more selections in the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, as defensive end T.J. Parker, cornerback Avieon Terrell and wide receiver Antonio Williams all earned selections on Day 2. Clemson’s five total selections across the first two days of the draft represent the program’s most through the first three rounds of a draft in school history. 

The Buffalo Bills selected Parker with the No. 35 overall selection in the second round. The edge rusher finished his Clemson career with 144 tackles (41.5 for loss), 21.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and five pass breakups over 39 career games (29 starts) from 2023-25. He was the only player in the nation to reach both five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries across the 2024-25 seasons.

“T.J. Parker is unique,” Head Coach Dabo Swinney said, the full comments of which are included on this page. “He's long, he's strong. He can really, really run at his size and he's got the ability and the power to bull rush people, but he's also got the speed and the tools to be a really, really good pass rusher.”

The Atlanta Falcons added Terrell in the second round with the No. 48 overall selection. The 2025 All-American and Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist recorded 128 career tackles (9.0 for loss), 30 pass breakups, three interceptions, 4.0 sacks, eight forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over 39 games (31 starts) from 2023-25. The two-time All-ACC selection set Clemson records for a defensive back in forced fumbles in a season (five in 2025) and a career (eight from 2023-25). Terrell now joins his brother A.J. in Atlanta, as the duo joined William and Michael Dean Perry as the second set of brothers in Clemson history to both be selected in the top 50 picks of their respective NFL Drafts.

“Avieon is as good as we've had here,” Swinney said among his comments about Terrell. “Highly skilled. His brother was a first-rounder. To me, Avieon is a first-rounder talent-wise. I think he can play either corner spot, he can play the nickel, and he's an elite competitor.”

Clemson’s next selection came in the third round with the No. 71 overall selection when the Washington Commanders selected Williams. Williams was a two-time All-ACC selection who recorded 2,336 yards and 21 touchdowns on 208 career receptions over 43 games (38 starts) from 2022-25. He exited Clemson ranked fourth in school history in career receptions and tied with Mike Williams for the fourth-most career touchdown receptions in school annals.

“Antonio is a day one performer when he walks in their building,” Swinney offered. “Antonio has really lived like a pro, prepared like a pro, played like a pro for his last couple years. He is a highly skilled receiver. If he was 6-2, he'd be a first-round pick.”

Clemson’s previous record of four picks through the first three rounds of a draft was accomplished five times in 1991, 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Clemson was one of five schools to produce five selections among the first 75 picks this year and presently stands tied for the fifth-most selections in this year’s draft.

The 2026 NFL Draft will resume at noon ET on Saturday with Rounds 4-7. Notes and comments from Clemson coaches following each selection will be posted to ClemsonTigers.com Draft Central when available.

DAY 1: MILLER & WOODS HEADLINE CLEMSON'S 2026 NFL DRAFT CLASS

CLEMSON, S.C. — Offensive tackle Blake Miller and defensive tackle Peter Woods kicked off Clemson’s 2026 NFL Draft class in the first round of the NFL’s annual selection meeting on Thursday. The Detroit Lions selected Miller with the No. 17 overall selection, and the Kansas City Chiefs added Woods with the No. 29 overall selection.
The 2026 NFL Draft marks the ninth time that Clemson has produced multiple first-round picks in a single draft. The school record of three was set in 2019, and the 2026 haul ties the 1979, 1982, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023 drafts (two each) for second in school annals. The second of the two first-round picks represented the 20th of the head coaching tenure of Dabo Swinney, who stands alongside Kirby Smart as one of two active coaches with at least 20 first-round picks to their credit.
Miller was a mainstay on Clemson’s offensive line for the last four seasons, breaking the Clemson record for career snaps from scrimmage by playing 3,778 offensive snaps over 54 career games (all starts) from 2022-25. The three-time All-ACC selection started every game Clemson played in his entire four-year career and set the Clemson record for consecutive starts by a non-specialist with 54.
Miller became Clemson's highest-selected offensive lineman since 1960, when Lou Cordileone was selected by the New York Giants with the No. 12 overall pick and Harold Olson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 13 overall pick.
“Blake Miller is one of one,” Head Coach Dabo Swinney said, the full comments of which are included on this page. “I’ve never really had one like him. On the offensive line, I've had second-rounders, third-rounders, fourth-rounders, every round you can think, but he's my first first-round offensive lineman, and, boy, is he worthy.”
Woods enters the NFL ranks after earning All-America recognition for his junior campaign in 2025. He was Clemson’s first AP All-American at defensive tackle since Christian Wilkins in 2018, and he finished his Clemson career with 99 tackles (14.5 for loss), 5.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups over 35 games (24 starts) from 2023-25. He also scored two rushing touchdowns as a contributor on offense.
“[Peter] has just got a unique skill set that's hard to find. He's powerful, he's fast, he's twitchy, he's unbelievably strong, he's smart. This kid's a winner,” Swinney added among his comments. “Honestly, he's probably a guy that could have made a team two years ago, so he's going to fit right in day one and will be ready to compete.”
Clemson has now had at least one player selected in the NFL Draft in 24 consecutive years, tying the school record set across the 1951-74 NFL Drafts, all of which featured between 17 and 30 rounds. Clemson has produced at least one first-round pick in 11 of the last 14 NFL Drafts. Clemson is one of seven programs that can boast a first-round pick in double-digit drafts in that span, alongside Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Florida and Oregon.
The 2026 NFL Draft will resume at 7 p.m. ET on Friday with Rounds 2-3. Notes and comments from Clemson coaches following each selection will be posted on ClemsonTigers.com Draft Central as soon as they are available.

2026 NFL DRAFT DETAILS

WHAT: 91st Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting

WHERE: Pittsburgh, Pa.

WHEN: 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 23 (Round 1); 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 24 (Rounds 2-3); Noon ET on Saturday, April 25 (Rounds 4-7)

TIMING: Round 1: 8 minutes per selection. Round 2: Seven minutes per selection. Rounds 3 through 6, including compensatory picks: Five minutes per selection. Round 7, including compensatory picks: Four minutes per selection.

TV & RADIO: The 2026 NFL Draft will be televised nationally by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes, and can be heard nationwide on Westwood One Radio, SiriusXM NFL Radio and ESPN Radio.

CLEMSON PROSPECTS: All Clemson draft prospects are expected to watch the 2026 NFL Draft from private watch parties in their respective locations.

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