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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has high hopes for wide receiver Justyn Ross after the former Tiger was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. "I mean, he might be the greatest free agent ever if he stays healthy," Swinney said Wednesday of Ross. The caveat of health is what caused Ross to go from a potential first- or second-round pick to not hearing his name called at all during the 2022 NFL Draft. That's not supposed to happen after the ad Swinney said only four teams medically cleared Ross, one of which was the Chiefs.

That created an even smaller pool from which to get drafted but provided the Alabama native a better understanding of how his path to the NFL would have to be carved. In addition to the congenital fusion in his spine, the wideout missed the last three games of his final season at Clemson with a foot injury. Ross reportedly chose the Chiefs because of coach Andy Reid and getting to play with a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes. It also doesn't hurt that a former Tiger in Sammy Watkins played in Reid's system in 2018-20. - The State

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WR Justyn Ross, Clemson
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05/05/22 - Baylon Spector, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 231 (DS#21 OLB) + More +

It took until the seventh round for Clemson to have its second player, linebacker Baylon Spector, selected in the NFL draft. Spector, a fifth-year linebacker, was taken No. 231 overall by the Buffalo Bills on April 30. That came 189 picks after the Minnesota Vikings took cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. with a second-round selection, No. 42 overall. This is the first year since 2008 that Clemson has had only two players drafted by NFL teams. As far as the last decade, this is the longest span between Clemson players being drafted. There were 122 players selected between fourth-rounder K'Von Wallace (No. 127 overall) and seventh-rounder Tremayne Anchrum (No. 250) in 2020. There were 105 players taken between first-rounder Stephone Anthony (No. 31) and fifth-rounder Grady Jarrett (137) in the '15 draft. - Charleston Post Courier

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OLB Baylon Spector, Clemson
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05/05/22 - Joseph Ngata, Sr/2023, Clemson, 6-3, 223 (DS#38 WR) + More +

Poised for a 2022 standout season: WR Joseph Ngata was injury free and living up to the reputation as the next great Tigers wideout in the spring. Ngata, bothered by injuries and inconsistencies his first three seasons, has 47 career catches for 761 yards and four TDs. - AP College Football

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WR Joseph Ngata, Clemson
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12/29/22 - Mario Goodrich, Sr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 191 (DS#23 CB) + More +

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney became the sixth-fastest coach in college football history to reach 150 victories. He gave the credit to his players following the No. 19 Tigers' 20-13 victory over Iowa State on Wednesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl. "This team's journey was full of adversity and we probably had more adversity this year than the last seven combined," said Swinney, who became just the third coach to win at least 150 games in fewer than 15 seasons. "What made it great was how everybody in the whole program, the thing that never flinched was the leadership. "This was a complete program effort. … What made this team special was because they didn't make excuses."

Clemson (10-3) won its sixth straight game to reach 10 victories for an 11th consecutive season. Florida State (14 from 1987-00) and Alabama (14 from 2008-21) are the only programs with longer streaks. Cornerback Mario Goodrich was named the game's MVP after returning an interception 18 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and swatting the ball out of Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy's hands in the final minute to preserve the victory. "It means a lot for everyone on this team because we started off 2-2 and to rally back and get 10 wins is amazing," Goodrich said. "To keep the tradition going, it's a legacy. It's amazing to finish my last game with these guys and go out on a good note." - Clemson/AP College Football

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CB Mario Goodrich, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Justyn Ross, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-4, 210 (DS#35 WR) + More +

2021 BRIAN PICCOLO AWARD WINNER: Clemson's Ross caught 112 passes for nearly 1,900 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first two collegiate seasons, but he was diagnosed in March 2020 with a congenital fusion condition of his neck and spine, plus a disc protrusion that ultimately required surgery. The Phenix City, Alabama, native missed the entire 2020 season and began rehab amidst doubts he would ever play football again. Ross battled his way back to again become an integral part of the Tigers' offensive attack this season.

Despite a foot injury that sidelined him for the final two regular-season games, Ross leads the team with 46 receptions for 514 yards and three touchdowns and regained his status as a probable early-round NFL Draft pick. "Justyn Ross is the epitome of the Brian Piccolo Award," said Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. "This is a great, great player who went from being told he was never going to play football again, to maybe there is a 50 percent chance and facing a 17-19 month grueling process. To see him come back and play 10 games and do the things that he did, I am so grateful. "One of the worst days I've experienced as a coach was being there when the doctors told him what was going on and telling him that he may never play again. And one of the best days I've had as a coach was seeing him take the field again for the Tigers and seeing him get that first diving catch. I'm really proud of him and thankful that I had a chance to be part of his journey." - ACC Football

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WR Justyn Ross, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Jordan McFadden, rSr/2023, Clemson, 6-2, 303 (DS#13 OG) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): OT - Jordan McFadden, Clemson, 94 votes,...Three Clemson players were selected to the second team, including offensive tackle Jordan McFadden, defensive end Myles Murphy and placekicker B.T. Potter. Defensive end Xavier Thomas, defensive tackle Bryan Bresee and safety Andrew Mukuba rounded out the selections with third-team honors. - Clemson Football

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OG Jordan McFadden, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Mario Goodrich, Sr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 191 (DS#23 CB) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): CB - Mario Goodrich, Clemson, 110 votes,...Lengthy corner who entered 2021 credited with 36 tackles (0.5 for loss), six pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in 555 snaps over 35 games (four starts)...First-team All-ACC selection, as he and Andrew Booth Jr. swept first-team honors at cornerback. - Clemson Football

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CB Mario Goodrich, Clemson
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12/06/21 - James Skalski, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 228 (DS#20 ILB) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): LB - James Skalski, Clemson, 128 votes,...Returning team captain who enters 2021 credited with 210 career tackles (16.0 tackles for loss), 7.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, two fumble recoveries (one he returned 17 yards for a touchdown) and a forced fumble in 1,222 snaps over 56 games (25 starts) from 2016-20 ... his 56 career games played entering 2021 were already tied for ninth-most in school history ... is the only player ever to play in five ACC Championship Games. - Clemson Football

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ILB James Skalski, Clemson
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12/06/21 - *Andrew Booth Jr., Jr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 194 (DS#4 CB) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): CB - Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson, 105 votes,...Highlight-reel athletic corner who entered 2021 credited with 36 tackles (2.5 for loss) five pass breakups, two interceptions, a sack and a fumble recovery (which he returned 21 yards for a touchdown) in 400 defensive snaps over 24 games (four starts)...First-team All-ACC selection, as he and Mario Goodrich swept first-team honors at cornerback. - Clemson Football

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CB *Andrew Booth Jr., Clemson
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12/06/21 - Tyler Davis, rSr/2024, Clemson, 6-2, 301 (DS#16 DT) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL FIRST TEAM (COACHES/MEDIA): DT - Tyler Davis, Clemson, 78 votes (tie),...Clemson collected four first-team selections, all from the defense, as defensive tackle Tyler Davis, linebacker James Skalski and cornerbacks Andrew Booth Jr. and Mario Goodrich all earned first-team nods. Made an immediate impact, earning the starting role in his first career game as a true freshman in 2019 and becoming a key interior piece for Clemson's defense ever since ... entered 2021 credited with 68 tackles (14.0 for loss), 7.5 sacks, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery in 735 snaps over 22 games (20 starts). - Clemson Football

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DT Tyler Davis, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Will Spiers, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-6, 215 (DS#12 P) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): P - Will Spiers, Clemson, 22 votes,...Original walk-on who earned a scholarship en route to becoming a five-year starter at punter ... entered 2021 having averaged 41.4 yards on 229 career punts in 56 career games (all starts) ... his 56 career games played prior to 2021 were already tied for ninth-most in school history ... entered 2021 already holding school records for starts by a punter (56), career punts (211), punts downed inside the 20 (81) and total punting yards (9,483). - Clemson Football

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P Will Spiers, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Nolan Turner, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-1, 202 (DS#11 FS) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): S - Nolan Turner, Clemson, 52 votes,...Entered bonus year of eligibility in 2021 credited with 190 tackles (11.5 for loss), 17 passes broken up, six interceptions returned 76 yards, a sack and a forced fumble in 1,537 snaps over 55 career games (15 starts). - Clemson Football

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FS Nolan Turner, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Baylon Spector, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-0, 231 (DS#21 OLB) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): LB - Baylon Spector, Clemson, 32 votes,...Former key reserve who shined in his first year in a starting role in 2020 ... entered 2021 credited with 125 career tackles (17.5 for loss), 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two pass breakups in 863 snaps over 42 games (11 starts) ... one-half of a linebacker tandem with James Skalski that Dabo Swinney calls "The Bruise Brothers." - Clemson Football

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OLB Baylon Spector, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Will Putnam, rSr/2024, Clemson, 6-5, 301 (DS#26 C) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): OG - Will Putnam, Clemson, 45 votes,...Returning starter at guard who entered 2021 having played 982 career snaps over 23 career games (12 starts). - Clemson Football

(DS#26 C) rSr/2024

C Will Putnam, Clemson
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12/06/21 - Will Shipley, Jr/2024, Clemson, 5-11, 206 (DS#8 RB) + More +

2021 ALL-ACC FOOTBALL HONORABLE MENTION (COACHES/MEDIA): AP - Will Shipley, Clemson, 41 votes,...Ranked as five-star prospect by 247Sports and as a high four-star by ESPN.com and Rivals.com ... ranked as the No. 21 overall player in the nation by ESPN.com, which also listed him as the second-best running back in the nation and second-best player from North Carolina ... rated as the No. 1 all purpose running back and No. 45 overall player in the nation by Rivals.com. - Clemson Football

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RB Will Shipley, Clemson
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