CLEMSON in the NFL

Clemson has 2 picks in the top 5 in SI's 2014 NFL mock draft


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According to Sports Illustrated's 2014 NFL mock draft Clemson could have two of the first five picks on its team in 2013.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars — Tajh Boyd Tajh Boyd
RS Sr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA

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, QB, Clemson: As a guest analyst on the NFL Network’s draft coverage, LSU head coach absolutely raved about Boyd. Miles’ Tigers fell to Boyd’s … well, Tigers in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl last year, and Boyd threw for 346 yards and accounted for three touchdowns. Miles said his team tried everything and just couldn’t stop the assault. Boyd has now had back-to-back sensational years, and he is the type of dual-threat QB teams are clamoring for right now.

5. New York Jets — Sammy Watkins Sammy Watkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL

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, WR, Clemson: The Jets again miss out on the top receiver, this imaginary draft matching 2013 reality. Watkins would be a terrific consolation prize. He played second fiddle to DeAndre Hopkins DeAndre Hopkins
Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC

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as a freshman and still put up 57 catches for 708 yards. Given a year to shine as the No. 1 target for Boyd, Watkins should soar.

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