With the book closed on this year’s NFL Draft, NFL Draft expert and former ESPN analyst Todd McShay released his Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft on Monday.
McShay’s mock draft is loaded with Clemson standouts.
He projects six Tigers to be selected in the first round, including four among the top 10 overall picks – and two in the top five.
McShay has defensive tackle Peter Woods going to the New York Giants at No. 3, followed by quarterback Cade Klubnik to the Cleveland Browns with the fifth overall pick.
Offensive tackle Blake Miller landed with the Indianapolis Colts at No. 8 in McShay’s mock draft, while defensive end T.J. Parker joined Klubnik as a 2026 Browns pick and went to the Browns at No. 9.
McShay also has cornerback Avieon Terrell and wide receiver Antonio Williams coming off the board with back-to-back picks. Terrell went to the Tennessee Titans at No. 27 in McShay’s mock, with Williams going to the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 28.
The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh, and based on the initial projections, including this one from McShay, plenty of Tigers could hear their names called early on.