This Clemson football star defender has officially decided to turn pro.
Junior linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. announced today that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Clemson Insider has learned that Trotter has elected not to participate in the Tigers’ bowl game.
The 6-foot, 230-pounder played in all 12 games for Clemson during the regular season (all starts) and ranks first on the team in total tackles (87), tackles for loss (14.5) and sacks (5.5). He also recorded two interceptions (including a pick-six), five pass breakups, 10 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.
“After long thought and prayer, I am officially announcing that I am taking the next step in a lifelong dream and declaring for the 2024 NFL draft,” Trotter wrote in an Instagram post.
“I will always be a Clemson Tiger! GO TIGERS!”
Trotter earned second-team All-America honors from the Associated Press in 2022, and this season, he became the sixth Butkus Award finalist in school history.
The NFL legacy entered this season credited with 114 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, seven pass breakups, a forced fumble and an interception (which he returned for a touchdown) over 27 career games (14 starts) from 2021-22.