Clemson’s second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft came Saturday when safety R.J. Mickens was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round with the No. 214 overall pick.
After former Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft, Mickens became the 85th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure and the ninth sixth-round pick of his tenure.
Mickens also became the 11th Clemson player selected by the Chargers in an NFL Draft, joining a list of players that most recently includes wide receiver Mike Williams (2017) and Mickens’ former Clemson teammate, offensive lineman Jordan McFadden (2023).
With Mickens’ selection, the Tigers have had at least one defensive back selected in 13 of Clemson’s 17 drafts in the Swinney era.
Check out some of what they’re saying on social media about Mickens landing in LA with the Chargers: