Two Tigers ranked in McShay's Top 32 prospects |
Clemson is loaded with elite talent on the defensive line this season.
ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay released his latest top 32 prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft and Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was included at No. 10 overall with a grade of 91 and third defensive lineman overall behind Bradley Chubb and Arden Key. "A disruptive run defender with the foot speed and quick hands to slip blocks rapidly, Wilkins is a high-motor guy who does a great job of getting his hands up in passing windows," McShay said. "He had 140 tackles (17.5 for losses) and 5.5 sacks the past two seasons, and he already has 4.0 sacks in 2017. His stock has risen considerably from our preseason evaluation." In 2017, Wilkins has 44 tackles and four sacks.
Fellow defensive line teammate Clelin Ferrell was ranked No. 19 on the list with a grade of 88.
"This is Ferrell's second appearance on my Top 32 list this season, and it's mostly due to his phenomenal performance at Syracuse, where he collected 3.5 sacks and 5.5 TFL," McShay said. "He has good size (6 feet 5, 260 pounds) and is explosive coming off the edge. He's continuing to rise."
For the season, Ferrell has 52 tackles, two forced fumbles, and 7.5 sacks
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