A number of Clemson draft prospects have held their media interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, including tight end Jake Briningstool, linebacker Barrett Carter, safety R.J. Mickens and defensive tackle Payton Page.
Check out some of what they’re saying about those media interviews, via Clemson Football and various reporters at the combine:
First up for media at the #NFLCombine, @bcsznn. 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/yczWUE51Oy
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 26, 2025
Former Clemson LB Barrett Carter.. who played this high school ball at North Gwinnett… said it would be a dream to play for his hometown, Atlanta Falcons and all the other Clemson guys he looks up to on the roster… Grady Jarrett.. AJ Terrell.. Ruke Orhorhoro… RayRay McCloud.. pic.twitter.com/hW0xnLfikQ
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) February 26, 2025
Clemson LB Barrett Carter has high praise fellow Tiger Dexter Lawrence, says he knows the Giants LBs love playing behind him, “I remember the first time I met him and thought, ‘that’s a large man…’ pause…” pic.twitter.com/axPdMVGu97
— Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) February 26, 2025
Informed (I think) Clemson LB Barrett Carter about the #Panthers’ history of passing on Clemson players. Zero Clemson draft picks in Carolina history.
I asked him what the Panthers are missing out on with that lack of his program’s representation: pic.twitter.com/HR52LB3qx5
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) February 26, 2025
.@ClemsonFB LB Barrett Carter at the #NFLCombine
On what people should know about his game:
“I try to be a bomb…explosive” pic.twitter.com/ObQvZL6QPi
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) February 26, 2025
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter says he’s had formal meetings with the Cowboys, Bengals, Ravens and Colts.
Met informally with the Lions@AtoZSportsNFL
— Mike Payton (@AtoZ_Payton) February 26, 2025
Chip on the shoulder. Something to prove @PaytonPage55 💪 pic.twitter.com/YhZBfQhwyj
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 26, 2025
Cowboys doing their due diligence on this year’s DL class.
Clemson’s Payton Page and Boston College’s Cam Horsley both said they’ve met with Dallas.
Cowboys also met with Michigan’s Kenneth Grant and Texas’ Alfred Collins. pic.twitter.com/4H5iX2SOni
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) February 26, 2025
Payton Page from Clemson said he visited with the Cowboys. He did some board work: “I feel like I nailed it.” pic.twitter.com/KvVsozQ4QQ
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) February 26, 2025
R.J. checking in from Indy 🐅🎙️@RjMickens10 #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/YJOZqhJHS4
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 27, 2025
Former Jets CB Ray Mickens son, RJ Mickens, was asked if there was any NFL player he could play with (past or present) who would it be?
His answer? His dad. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/1Te3s0Luda
— Caroline Hendershot (@cghendy) February 27, 2025
RJ Mickens on the advice his dad Ray Mickens who played DB in the NFL: Have that next mentality.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 27, 2025
Former Crimson DB RJ Mickens said he projects to play nickel, safety and can line up outside. Although he’s not the biggest, Mickens said it’s a mindest to be a presence in run defense too. “Anybody can tackle anybody.” pic.twitter.com/DCLSvrRL57
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) February 27, 2025
Clemson DB RJ Mickens says he met with #Bengals informally.#thesickpodcast pic.twitter.com/DV7ko4W2Tj
— The Sick Podcast – Deep In The Stripes (@sickpodbengals) February 27, 2025
BEST is the standard. @Jbriningstool 🫡 #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/83q3UKhytZ
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 27, 2025
Former Clemson TE Jake Briningstool has met formally with the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers. pic.twitter.com/ydtNXrReeq
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) February 27, 2025
Clemson TE Jake Briningstool mentions “exploiting matchups” as one of his key strengths.
Briningstool is one of the best pure pass-catchers at TE in this class.
Mentions Mike Gesicki as a guy he studies and models his game after. #NFLDraft
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) February 27, 2025
Former Clemson TE Jake Briningstool on his NFL comparison pic.twitter.com/HgJofdRkzU
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) February 27, 2025
Clemson TE Jake Briningstool on Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and how he could IMPACT the Dolphins offense: pic.twitter.com/ierV1b5bXF
— Nic Rohloff (@nic_rohloff) February 27, 2025
Clemson TE Jake Briningstool told @MileHighHuddle he spoke with the #Broncos at the Senior Bowl and here at the Combine.
— Zack Kelberman (@KelbermanNFL) February 27, 2025
#Clemson TE Jake Briningstool on what it would be like to play in a Sean Payton #Broncos offense.
“It would be sweet. He utilizes tight ends well and I think my skill set would fit that well.” pic.twitter.com/FTOjxBunJa
— Chad Jensen (@ChadNJensen) February 27, 2025
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