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Three Tigers Make Mel Kiper’s First Big Board Rankings

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. recently released his first Big Board rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kiper gave his top 25 overall prospects, as well as his top prospects at each position.

Three Clemson players made Kiper’s top 25 overall – defensive tackle Peter Woods, defensive end T.J. Parker and cornerback Avieon Terrell.

Woods is ranked as Kiper’s No. 5 overall prospect, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore at No. 1, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love at No. 2, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 3 and Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese at No. 4.