Linebacker Trenton Simpson became Clemson’s third pick of the 2023 NFL Draft upon being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (No. 86 overall) on Friday.
Simpson became the first Clemson player selected by the Ravens since the franchise’s inception in 1996. His selection leaves the Carolina Panthers as the only active NFL franchise never to draft a Clemson player. The Ravens also became the 28th NFL franchise to select at least one Clemson player during Swinney’s head coaching tenure.
Check out what they’re saying on Twitter about Simpson being selected by the Ravens:
With our third-round pick, we’ve selected LB Trenton Simpson from Clemson!
Welcome to Baltimore, @TrentonSimpson_! pic.twitter.com/74DTKdGpU9
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2023
"Eric DeCosta has been cooking this week, and it's on!!" @TorreySmithWR announces our third-round pick! Tune into the NFL Draft now on NFL Network, ESPN and ABC. pic.twitter.com/ZfEfDlLpNj
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2023
Defensive playmaker. 😤 pic.twitter.com/odKcYHksej
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2023
.@TrentonSimpson_ plays like a Raven❗️
Tune into the NFL Draft April 28-29 on ESPN, NFL Network and ABC. pic.twitter.com/kdgcivFvjB
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) April 29, 2023
The newest member of the #RavensFlock!
With the No. 86 overall pick, Trenton Simpson is headed to Baltimore!@ClemsonFB x @Ravens#ACCFootball x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/aaaVUcXR8Z
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 29, 2023
✅ 4.43 40-yard dash
✅ 40.5-inch vertical
✅ 235 poundsThat’s the newest Baltimore Raven.
@TrentonSimpson_ x @Ravens pic.twitter.com/4Rn1cwkgAZ
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 29, 2023
You’re going to like this pick, a lot. @Ravens x @TrentonSimpson_ pic.twitter.com/gMiHDVLhR3
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 29, 2023
Congrats @Ravens, you just got a DAWG 😤#NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/GJN5lcz1kO
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 29, 2023
This is what it’s all about.
@TrentonSimpson_ x @Ravens pic.twitter.com/jaTaiRw4wy
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 29, 2023
One phone call can change everything. pic.twitter.com/laMWxesXsi
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 29, 2023
Absolute scene at Trenton Simpson’s home as the @ClemsonFB linebacker finally hears his name called by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round pic.twitter.com/yT8ow4y3Ef
— Marc Whiteman (@MarcWYFFNews4) April 29, 2023
From Clemson Tiger to Baltimore Raven 💜 @TrentonSimpson_
📺: 2023 #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/D3EqkrKLy4 pic.twitter.com/97f4i3zKMp— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2023
Stackin' that defense 🫣@ClemsonFB OLB Trenton Simpson is headed to the @Ravens 😈 pic.twitter.com/5tEryJeVzL
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) April 29, 2023
.@Ravens got a good one.
we are so so happy for you, @TrentonSimpson_ 💜
📺: @FanDuelTV | @heykayadams | #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/HXeMs7Pykg— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) April 29, 2023
Baltimore selects Clemson LB Trenton Simpson 86th overall
🟣 15 QB Hits since 2021 (1st among ACC LBs) pic.twitter.com/64Nb0N1r9i
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 29, 2023
Charm City x Clemson:
Trenton Simpson is the first Clemson player ever selected by the Baltimore Ravens AND the first Clemson player selected by a Baltimore-based NFL franchise since the Colts drafted C Tony Berryhill in the ninth round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) April 29, 2023
@TrentonSimpson_ 😂welcome to the Flock! #RavensFlock
— John Simpson (@_JohnSimpson) April 29, 2023
Congratulations, @TrentonSimpson_, for being drafted by the @Ravens! Can’t wait to cheer you on. pic.twitter.com/gd6P2TPTJt
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) April 29, 2023
Go be great, Trenton! 🧡🏈 pic.twitter.com/lMnObLltYa
— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) April 29, 2023
https://twitter.com/TrentonSimpson_/status/1652169032206897153
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