Thirty-Two former Tigers in NFL training camps

by TigerNet Staff - Wed Aug 01 18:27:31 GMT-04:00 2012

Clemson, SC—According to rosters on the NFL website, 32 former Clemson football players are currently in training camps with NFL teams. The list includes 11 defensive linemen.

NFL training camps opened last week and the first exhibition game is this coming Sunday. At least one former Tiger is represented on the rosters of 22 of the 32 teams. Ten different teams have two former Tigers.

As stated above, there are more defensive linemen on the list than any other position with 11. There are six defensive backs, four offensive linemen, three linebackers, two tight ends, two wide receivers, two running backs, one quarterback and one punter. Twenty of the 32 players are defensive players, 11 are offensive players and there is one special teams player.

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
RS Sr. Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC
View Full Profile , Andre BranchAndre Branch
Defensive End
#40 6-5, 260
Richmond, VA
View Full Profile , Kourtnei BrownKourtnei Brown
Defensive End
#90 6-6, 255
Charlotte, NC
View Full Profile , Antoine McClainAntoine McClain
Offensive Guard
#74 6-6, 335
Anniston, AL
View Full Profile and Rennie MooreRennie Moore
Defensive Tackle
#94 6-3, 265
Saint Marys, GA
View Full Profile . Eighteen members of Clemson’s 2009 team that won the Atlantic Division of the ACC, are on NFL rosters at the moment.

For the first time since 1996, Brian DawkinsBrian Dawkins
Safety
#20 6-0, 200
Jacksonville, FL
View Full Profile is not on this list. Dawkins returned in the off season after 17 years in the NFL. He made the pro bowl

Former Clemson Players in NFL Training Camps

Name Pos Team NFL Yrs CU Years

Dwayne Allen TE Indianapolis Colts R 2008-11

Thomas AustinThomas Austin
Offensive Line
# 6-4, 285
Camden, SC
View Full Profile OG Houston Texans 3rd 2006-09

DaQuan BowersDaQuan Bowers
Sr. Defensive End
#93 6-4, 277
Bamberg, SC
View Full Profile DE Tampa Bay Bucs 2nd 2008-10

Andre Branch DE Jacksonville Jaguars R 2008-11

Kourtnei Brown LB San Francisco 49ers R 2008-11

Crezdon ButlerCrezdon Butler
Defensive Back
# 6-0, 180
Asheville, NC
View Full Profile CB Arizona Cardinals 3rd 2006-09

Chris Clemons S Miami Dolphins 4th 2005-08

Kavell ConnerKavell Conner
Running Back
# 6-1, 200
Midlothian, VA
View Full Profile LB Indianapolis Colts 3rd 2006-09

Jamie CumbieJamie Cumbie
Defensive Line
# 6-7, 290
Morris, IL
View Full Profile DT Oakland Raiders 2nd 2006-08

Nick Eason DT Arizona Cardinals 10th 1999-02

Jacoby FordJacoby Ford
Wide Receiver
#6 5-9, 175
Royal Palm Beach, FL
View Full Profile WR Oakland Raiders 3rd 2006-09

Maurice Fountain DE Philadelphia Eagles R 2001-04

Marcus GilchristMarcus Gilchrist
Defensive Back
#12 5-11, 190
High Point, NC
View Full Profile SS San Diego Chargers 2nd 2007-10

Tyler GrishamTyler Grisham
Wide Receiver
# 5-11, 185
Birmingham, AL
View Full Profile WR Denver Broncos 4th 2005-08

Chris HairstonChris Hairston
Offensive Line
#61 6-7, 325
Winston-Salem, NC
View Full Profile OT Buffalo Bills 2nd 2007-10

Jamie HarperJamie Harper
Running Back
#8 6-0, 235
Jacksonville, FL
View Full Profile RB Tennessee Titans 2nd 2008-10

Leroy HillLeroy Hill
Linebacker
# 6-1, 238
Haddock, GA
View Full Profile LB Seattle Seahawks 8th 2001-04

Jarvis JenkinsJarvis Jenkins
Sr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-4, 315
Clemson, SC
View Full Profile DE Washington Redskins 2nd 2007-10

Byron MaxwellByron Maxwell
Defensive Back
#36 6-1, 205
North Charleston, SC
View Full Profile CB Seattle Seahawks 2nd 2007-10

Antoine McClain OG Baltimore Ravens R 2008-11

Phillip MerlingPhillip Merling
Defensive End
# 6-6, 275
Cordova, TN
View Full Profile DE Green Bay Packers 5th 2005-07

Justin MillerJustin Miller
Defensive Back
# 5-10, 190
Owensboro, KY
View Full Profile DB Detroit Lions 5th 2002-04

Rennie Moore DE Houston Texans R 2008-11

Michael PalmerMichael Palmer
Tight End
# 6-4, 228
Lilburn, GA
View Full Profile TE Atlanta Falcons 3rd 2006-09

Barry RichardsonBarry Richardson
Offensive Tackle
#79 6-7, 330
Mt. Pleasant, SC
View Full Profile OT St. Louis Rams 5th 2004-07

Ricky SappRicky Sapp
Defensive Line
# 6-4, 240
Bamberg, SC
View Full Profile DE New York Jets 3rd 2006-09

Dorell Scott DT St. Louis Rams 4th 2005-08

Coty SensabaughCoty Sensabaugh
Defensive Back
#15 6-0, 180
Kingsport, TN
View Full Profile CB Tennessee Titans R 2008-11

C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL
View Full Profile RB Buffalo Bills 3rd 2006-09

Brandon ThompsonBrandon Thompson
Defensive Tackle
#98 6-2, 310
Thomasville, GA
View Full Profile DT Cincinnati Bengals R 2008-11

Charlie WhitehurstCharlie Whitehurst
Quarterback
# 6-4, 225
Duluth, GA
View Full Profile QB San Diego Chargers 7th 2002-05

Dawson ZimmermanDawson Zimmerman
Punter / Kicker
#96 6-2, 205
Lawrenceville, GA
View Full Profile P Atlanta Falcons R 2008-11

Note: Chansi StuckeyChansi Stuckey
Wide Receiver
# 6-0, 200
Warner Robins, GA
View Full Profile , a five year NFL veteran is currently a free agent and has not signed with an NFL team yet.