Twenty-Five Former Tigers On NFL Rosters |
According to rosters on the NFL website (as of September 2) 25 former Clemson football players are currently on NFL rosters. The list includes 11 defensive linemen. At least one former Tiger is represented on the rosters of 18 of the 32 teams. Seven different teams have two former Tigers.
As stated above, there are more defensive linemen on the list than any other position with eight. There are five defensive backs, three offensive linemen, three linebackers, two tight ends, two wide receivers, two running backs, and one quarterback. Fifteen of the 25 players are defensive players.
The veteran of the group is Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Nick Eason, who is in his 10th year in the NFL. Five of the players are rookies and were starters on Clemson’s 2011 ACC Championship team. Those players are
Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen
Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC
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,
Andre BranchAndre Branch
Defensive End
#40 6-5, 260
Richmond, VA
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,
Coty SensabaughCoty Sensabaugh
Cornerback
#15 6-0, 185
Kingsport, TN
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,
Antoine McClainAntoine McClain
Offensive Guard
#74 6-6, 335
Anniston, AL
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and
Brandon ThompsonBrandon Thompson
Defensive Tackle
#98 6-2, 310
Thomasville, GA
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.
Twenty-one of the players are on active rosters, one on an injury list and three on the practice squad.
For the first time since 1996,
Brian DawkinsBrian Dawkins
Safety
#20 6-0, 200
Jacksonville, FL
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is not on this list. Dawkins retired in the off season after 17 years in the NFL. He made the pro bowl in his final year.
Former Clemson Players in NFL
Name Pos Team NFL Yrs CU Years
Dwayne Allen TE Indianapolis Colts R 2008-11
DaQuan BowersDaQuan Bowers
Sr. Defensive End
#93 6-4, 277
Bamberg, SC
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DE *Tampa Bay Bucs 2nd 2008-10
Andre Branch DE Jacksonville Jaguars R 2008-11
Crezdon ButlerCrezdon Butler
Defensive Back
# 6-0, 180
Asheville, NC
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CB Washington Redskins 3rd 2006-09
Chris Clemons S Miami Dolphins 4th 2005-08
Kavell ConnerKavell Conner
Running Back
# 6-1, 200
Midlothian, VA
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LB Indianapolis Colts 3rd 2006-09
Nick Eason DT Arizona Cardinals 10th 1999-02
Jacoby FordJacoby Ford
Wide Receiver
#6 5-9, 175
Royal Palm Beach, FL
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WR Oakland Raiders 3rd 2006-09
Marcus GilchristMarcus Gilchrist
Defensive Back
#12 5-11, 190
High Point, NC
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SS San Diego Chargers 2nd 2007-10
Tyler GrishamTyler Grisham
Wide Receiver
# 5-11, 185
Birmingham, AL
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WR %Denver Broncos 4th 2005-08
Chris HairstonChris Hairston
Offensive Line
#61 6-7, 325
Winston-Salem, NC
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OT Buffalo Bills 2nd 2007-10
Jamie HarperJamie Harper
Running Back
#8 6-0, 235
Jacksonville, FL
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RB Tennessee Titans 2nd 2008-10
Leroy HillLeroy Hill
Linebacker
# 6-1, 238
Haddock, GA
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LB Seattle Seahawks 8th 2001-04
Jarvis JenkinsJarvis Jenkins
Sr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-4, 315
Clemson, SC
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DE Washington Redskins 2nd 2007-10
Byron MaxwellByron Maxwell
Defensive Back
#36 6-1, 205
North Charleston, SC
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CB Seattle Seahawks 2nd 2007-10
Antoine McClain OG %Baltimore Ravens R 2008-11
Phillip MerlingPhillip Merling
Defensive End
# 6-6, 275
Cordova, TN
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DE Green Bay Packers 5th 2005-07
Michael PalmerMichael Palmer
Tight End
# 6-4, 228
Lilburn, GA
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TE Atlanta Falcons 3rd 2006-09
Barry RichardsonBarry Richardson
Offensive Tackle
#79 6-7, 330
Mt. Pleasant, SC
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OT St. Louis Rams 5th 2004-07
Ricky SappRicky Sapp
Defensive Line
# 6-4, 240
Bamberg, SC
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DE %New York Jets 3rd 2006-09
Dorell Scott DT St. Louis Rams 4th 2005-08
Coty Sensabaugh CB Tennessee Titans R 2008-11
C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL
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RB Buffalo Bills 3rd 2006-09
Brandon Thompson DT Cincinnati Bengals R 2008-11
Charlie WhitehurstCharlie Whitehurst
Quarterback
#6 6-4, 225
Duluth, GA
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QB San Diego Chargers 7th 2002-05
*injury list
% Practice squad
Tags: Clemson Football,
Andre Branch,
Antoine McClain,
Barry Richardson,
Brandon Thompson,
Brian Dawkins Sr.,
Byron Maxwell,
C.J. Spiller,
Charlie Whitehurst,
Chris Hairston,
Coty Sensabaugh,
Crezdon Butler,
Dwayne Allen,
Jacoby Ford,
Jamie Harper,
Jarvis Jenkins,
Kavell Conner,
LeRoy Hill,
Marcus Gilchrist,
Michael Palmer,
Phillip Merling,
Ricky Sapp,
Tyler Grisham