Year after year, Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have brought in a variety of recruits, helping these players develop into NFL ready players.
Producing NFL talent consistently for over a decade, a long list of former Tigers have produced at the next level. Over the past few seasons, Clemson has seen some of the best talent they’ve developed depart for the NFL, with multiple players looking like they have very bright futures.
According to PFF, there are three former tigers who rank in their top 25 players under 25 entering the 2022 NFL season.
Here are the three Clemson alumni PFF considers the best of the best under the age of 25.
9. CB A.J. TERRELL, ATLANTA FALCONS
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
What PFF had to say:
Terrell earned the highest coverage grade of any cornerback in the NFL last season (90.1). He allowed just 29 catches for 200 yards all year and surrendered a league-low 47.5 passer rating into his coverage. His massive leap in production in just his second NFL season at such a difficult position moves him into the top 10 of this list.
Coming in at No.9, Terrell had one of the most impressive breakout seasons for a cornerback we’ve seen to date. No matter who he was lining up against last season, it felt like Terrell had the upper hand. The lack of success the Falcons had last season to go along with the short-term direction they are heading seems to have made people underrate the young star. Another similar season out of him next year would change that.
19. WR TEE HIGGINS, CINCINNATI BENGALS
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
What PFF had to say:
Higgins recorded 908 receiving yards as a rookie, then followed it up this past year…
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