CLEMSON in the NFL

27 former Clemson players on NFL rosters

27 former Clemson players on NFL rosters


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As of April 17, 2014, there were 27 former Clemson players on NFL rosters according to the NFL.com website. The 27 players are on 15 different teams. Seven teams have multiple former Tigers, including the Buffalo Bills, who lead with four former players.

Twenty-four of the 27 players were on the roster of Clemson's 2009 team. Twenty-three of the 27 have played in an NFL game.

Five former Clemson players have been traded or signed free agent contracts in the off season and are on different teams relative to their 2013 roster. Jacoby FordJacoby Ford
Wide Receiver (2006 - 2009)
#6 5-9, 175
Royal Palm Beach, FL

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has gone from the Oakland Raiders to the New York Jets. Chris ClemonsChris Clemons
Free Safety
# 6-1, 215
DeSoto, FL

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, who has played more NFL games than any other active former Clemson player with 72, has gone from the Miami Dolphins to the Houston Texans.

Kavell ConnerKavell Conner
Linebacker
# 6-1, 240
Midlothian, VA

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has gone from the Indianapolis Colts to the San Diego Chargers. Charlie WhitehurstCharlie Whitehurst
Quarterback (2002 - 2005)
#6 6-4, 225
Duluth, GA

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has gone from the San Diego Chargers to the Tennessee Titans. Ricky SappRicky Sapp
Defensive Line
# 6-4, 240
Bamberg, SC

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has gone from the New York Jets to the Houston Texans.

Members of Clemson's 2013 team will join these players on NFL rosters when the NFL draft is held in May. Many other undrafted players will sign free agent contracts. Six members of the 2012 Clemson team were on NFL teams as rookies in 2013.

It should be noted that Barry RichardsonBarry Richardson
Offensive Tackle (2004 - 2007)
#79 6-7, 330
Mt. Pleasant, SC

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and Phillip MerlingPhillip Merling
Defensive End (2005 - 2007)
# 6-6, 275
Cordova, TN

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, both of whom played in the NFL last year, are free agents and have not signed with a team yet.

Former Clemson Players on NFL Rosters


(as of April 17, 2014)

No. Name Pos. Team #Years Years at CU GP-GS

83 Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen Tight End (2008 - 2011) #83 6-3, 255 Fayetteville, NC View Full Profile TE Indianapolis Colts 2 2009-11 17-17

65 Thomas AustinThomas Austin Offensive Line # 6-4, 310 Camden, SC View Full Profile Thomas Austin Offensive Line # 6-4, 285 Camden, SC View Full Profile C Indianapolis Colts 4 2006-09 8-1

91 Da'Quan BowersDa'Quan Bowers Defensive End (2008 - 2010) #93 6-4, 277 Bamberg, SC View Full Profile DE Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 2008-10 39-8

90 Andre BranchAndre Branch Defensive End (2007 - 2011) #40 6-5, 260 Richmond, VA View Full Profile DE Jacksonville Jaguars 2 2008-11 29-3

13 Jaron BrownJaron Brown Wide Receiver (2008 - 2012) #18 6-2, 205 Cheraw, SC View Full Profile WR Arizona Cardinals 1 2009-12 16-0

93 Kourtnei BrownKourtnei Brown Defensive End (2007 - 2011) #90 6-6, 255 Charlotte, NC View Full Profile DE Detroit Lions 2 2007-11 DNP

20 Crezdon ButlerCrezdon Butler Defensive Back # 6-0, 180 Asheville, NC View Full Profile CB San Diego Chargers 3 2007-10 25-0

20 Chris Clemons SS Houston Texans 5 2005-08 72-48

53 Kavell Conner LB San Diego Chargers 4 2006-09 52-36

38 Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington Running Back (2008 - 2012) #23 5-10, 195 Moncks Corner, SC View Full Profile RB Arizona Cardinals 1 2009-12 15-1

- Jacoby Ford WR New York Jets 4 2006-09 38-13

63 Dalton FreemanDalton Freeman Center (2008 - 2012) #55 6-5, 265 Pelion, SC View Full Profile C New York Jets 1 2009-12 DNP

38 Marcus GilchristMarcus Gilchrist Defensive Back (2007 - 2010) #12 5-11, 190 High Point, NC View Full Profile DB San Diego Chargers 3 2007-10 46-24

75 Chris HairstonChris Hairston Offensive Line (2006 - 2010) #61 6-7, 325 Winston-Salem, NC View Full Profile OL Buffalo Bills 3 2007-10 25-15

93 Malliciah GoodmanMalliciah Goodman Defensive End (2009 - 2012) #97 6-4, 270 Florence, SC View Full Profile DE Atlanta Falcons 1 2009-12 14-1

10 DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins Wide Receiver (2010 - 2012) #6 6-2, 205 Central, SC View Full Profile WR Houston Texans 1 2010-12 16-16

99 Jarvis JenkinsJarvis Jenkins Sr. Defensive Tackle #99 6-4, 315 Clemson, SC View Full Profile DT Washington Redskins 3 2007-10 28-19

41 Byron MaxwellByron Maxwell Defensive Back (2006 - 2010) #36 6-1, 205 North Charleston, SC View Full Profile CB Seattle Seahawks 3 2007-10 34-5

73 Antoine McClainAntoine McClain Offensive Guard (2008 - 2011) #74 6-6, 335 Anniston, AL View Full Profile OL Buffalo Bills 2 2008-11 DNP

36 Jonathan MeeksJonathan Meeks Safety (2009 - 2012) #5 6-1, 210 Rock Hill, SC View Full Profile S Buffalo Bills 1 2009-12 8-0

82 Michael PalmerMichael Palmer Tight End # 6-4, 228 Lilburn, GA View Full Profile TE Pittsburgh Steelers 4 2006-09 59-5

91 Ricky Sapp LB Houston Texans 4 2006-09 14-0

24 Coty SensabaughCoty Sensabaugh Cornerback (2007 - 2011) #15 6-0, 185 Kingsport, TN View Full Profile CB Tennessee Titans 2 2008-11 30-6

28 C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller Pro Running Back #28 5-11, 195 Lake Butler, FL View Full Profile RB Buffalo Bills 4 2006-09 61-31

98 Brandon ThompsonBrandon Thompson Defensive Tackle (2008 - 2011) #98 6-2, 310 Thomasville, GA View Full Profile DT Cincinnati Bengals 2 2008-11 19-7

12 Charlie Whitehurst QB Tennessee Titans 8 2002-05 13-4

49 Jonathan WillardJonathan Willard Linebacker (2008 - 2012) #46 6-2, 225 Loris, SC View Full Profile LB Tennessee Titans 1 2009-12 DNP

#Years denotes years completed on an NFL roster

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