The Clemson Insider

What They’re Saying: Parker to Bills

By: Gavin Oliver April 26, 2026

Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker didn’t have to wait long to hear his name called Friday night in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Buffalo Bills snagged Parker with the No. 35 overall pick — the third pick of Round 2.

Parker became the third Clemson player selected in this year’s draft, joining offensive tackle Blake Miller (No. 17 to the Lions, first round) and defensive tackle Peter Woods (No. 29 to the Chiefs, first round).

Check out some of what they’re saying about the Bills selecting Parker:

The kind of edge rusher you'll jump through a table for.

Welcome to the @BuffaloBills, T.J. Parker!#ALLIN | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/DySXGFUaSH
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2026

At No. 35, the #Bills beef up, up front, taking #Clemson edge TJ Parker.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2026

TJ Parker’s stats at Clemson ⬇️

– 127 Total Tackles
– 21.5 Sacks
– 6 Forced Fumbles

Excellent pick from the Bills in the second round 🦬 #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/fXD0XoVIzC
— SleeperBills (@SleeperBills) April 24, 2026

The newest member of #BillsMafia has something to say! 🗣️@BuffaloBills x @tomarrion #ALLIN | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/mGbgR1tZDh

— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2026

With the selections of Peter Woods in Round 1 and T.J. Parker in Round 2, Clemson has now had multiple defensive linemen selected in the first two rounds of a draft for the fifth time since the institution of the Common Draft in 1967 (2011, 2016, 2019, 2023 & 2026). https://t.co/b1w3ow6YNB
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) April 24, 2026

.@BuffaloBills @ClemsonFB edge master; TJ Parker is a Bill ; an Buffalo Bill. hello #billsmafia #BaldysBreakdows pic.twitter.com/FPouRjlUWp
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 24, 2026

Round 2, Pick 35: @BuffaloBills select @ClemsonFB LB T.J. Parker! #NFLDraft https://t.co/tP3spUYFzk pic.twitter.com/brxZ3A5Lhf
— NFL Draft (@NFLDraft) April 24, 2026

Welcome to Buffalo, T.J. ‼️#BillsMafia | @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/JztucCD8rU

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 24, 2026

The #Bills will select Clemson DE TJ Parker at No. 35. This was their first pick in the draft.

Parker had a stronger 2024 than 2025 but impressed at the Senior Bowl and finished his Clemson career with 41.5 TFLs in 39 games. https://t.co/G2TWsOHrhY
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 24, 2026

Bills with the edge‼️

With the 35th overall pick in the 2026 #NFLDraft, the Buffalo Bills select Clemson's TJ Parker. pic.twitter.com/OdlAhPTwv6
— CFP (@CFBPlayoff) April 24, 2026

NFL bound.

EDGE TJ Parker from Clemson is selected by the Buffalo Bills.@tomarrion | @ClemsonFB | @BuffaloBills #TheDraftStartsInMobile pic.twitter.com/2Wp4EdTQ4b
— Panini Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) April 24, 2026

My twin man🥲

— 𝙏𝙅 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙚 (@tjmoore305) April 24, 2026

Antonio Williams is better than all these dudes going off the board early R2… the world will see in due time. ⏳🤷‍♂️
— Faxon Childress🎙️ (@FaxonPxP) April 24, 2026

3 of the first 35 …
— Philip Sikes (@PSikes21) April 24, 2026

Bills select Clemson EDGE T.J. Parker with pick No. 35

Parkers teams up with Bradley Chubb in Buffalo 🦬 pic.twitter.com/1jFvO4LSIM
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 24, 2026

THE BILLS GOT A DAWGGGG IN T.J. PARKER 🐶#NFLDraft | #GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/OBhipMmwRb

— Built in Buffalo (@BuiltInBuffalo_) April 24, 2026

A picture is worth a thousand words.#ALLIN | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/cOT2tY9q4F
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2026

The moment @tomarrion joined the @BuffaloBills!! 🐅🏈

2026 #NFLDraft – April 23-25 on NFL Network/ESPN/ABC#ALLIN || #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/f1AyCokYVo
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 24, 2026