Six Tigers Sign Free Agent Contracts |
Clemson, SC—Six members of Clemson’s 2012 ACC Championship team had signed free agent contracts with NFL teams as of Monday afternoon. The following list is in addition to the four former Tigers who were drafted Friday and Saturday.
The list of signees includes linemen
Landon WalkerLandon Walker Gr. Offensive Tackle #72 6-6, 305 North Wilkesboro, NC View Full Profile
with the Cincinnati Bengals,
Antoine McClainAntoine McClain Sr. Offensive Guard #74 6-6, 335 Anniston, AL View Full Profile
with the Baltimore Ravens,
Rennie MooreRennie Moore RS Sr. Defensive Tackle #94 6-3, 265 Saint Marys, GA View Full Profile
with the Houston Texas and
Kourtnei BrownKourtnei Brown Gr. Defensive End #90 6-6, 255 Charlotte, NC View Full Profile
with the San Francisco 49ers. Walker played more snaps than any other Clemson player in history with over 3100 plays, while McClain was a three-year starter in the offensive line. Moore did not start until this season, but had 10 tackles for loss, second on the team. Brown scored two touchdowns on returns in the win over North Carolina, a first for a Clemson lineman since the 1950s. Punter
Dawson ZimmermanDawson Zimmerman Sr. Punter / Kicker #96 6-2, 205 Lawrenceville, GA View Full Profile
has signed with the Atlanta Falcons and fullback
Chad DiehlChad Diehl RS Sr. Fullback #30 6-2, 260 Lyman, SC View Full Profile
has signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Zimmerman finished his career sixth in school history in punting average, while Diehl played in 57 games, a school record. Starting offensive tackle Philip Price also could sign with a team this week as well. Last Friday,
Andre BranchAndre Branch Defensive End #40 6-5, 260 Richmond, VA View Full Profile
was taken in the second round of the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 38th selection of the draft.
Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen RS Jr. Tight End #83 6-3, 255 Fayetteville, NC View Full Profile
, the winner of the John Mackey Award this past season, was the first pick of the third round by the Indianapolis Colts. Second-team All-ACC defensive tackle
Brandon ThompsonBrandon Thompson Sr. Defensive Tackle #98 6-2, 310 Thomasville, GA View Full Profile
went in the third round to the Cincinnati Bengals, the 93rd overall selection, and
Coty SensabaughCoty Sensabaugh Gr. Defensive Back #15 6-0, 180 Kingsport, TN View Full Profile
was the 115th selection of the draft, a fourth round selection.
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