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Clemson has 4 of ESPN's Top 2016 ACC Draft Prospects


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ESPN has released its Top 2016 ACC draft prospects and four Clemson players are included on the list - Mackensie Alexander Mackensie Alexander
RS So. Cornerback
#2 5-10, 190
Immokalee, FL

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, Mike Williams Mike Williams
Jr. Wide Receiver
#7 6-4, 210
Vance, SC

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, Jayron Kearse Jayron Kearse
Jr. Safety
#20 6-4, 210
Fort Myers, FL

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and Shaq Lawson Shaq Lawson
So. Defensive End
#90 6-3, 269
Central, SC

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Alexander is the one Clemson prospect that they have currently labeled as a potential first-rounder.

"Alexander blossomed into a star as a redshirt freshman in 2014, and he’ll be the backbone of Clemson’s D this season," ESPN said. "A big season could certainly vault the former five-star recruit into the first round of the draft, but he could also take a page from former teammates like Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
Defensive End (2010 - 2014)
#3 6-2, 236
Adairsville, GA

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and Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Linebacker (2011 - 2014)
#42 6-3, 245
Polkton, NC

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and maximize his college experience."

He was a honorable-mention All-ACC selection and had 22 tackles, two tackles for loss, six pass breakups and one recovered fumble last season.

Other potential first-rounders listed include FSU's Jalen Ramsey, VT's Kendall Fuller and Pitt's Tyler Boyd.

Mackensie Alexander

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