Coming back to Clemson for a fifth year paid off for RJ Mickens.
The former Clemson safety was drafted in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Draft with pick No. 214.
Mickens’ final season with the Tigers was arguably his best, with the defensive back finishing with 75 tackles, six tackles for loss, seven pass breakups and two interceptions.
Chargers’ general manager Joe Horitz met with members of the media following the conclusion of the draft to provide some insight into the pick, noting that the extra year really helped Mickens in their eyes.