Clemson's 3-5 season is a disaster, but T.J. Parker and Peter Woods are still first-round picks.
In the eyes of the NFL, the Clemson brand is still gold.
In a new 2026 NFL mock draft from CBS Sports, three of the Tigers' embattled defensive stars are still projected as first-round picks, proving that elite talent can transcend a catastrophic team performance.
As scouts praise Clemson's defense, the offense's failure is haunted by a painful "sliding doors" moment from the 2021 recruiting class.