A former Clemson defensive back heard his name called on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Former Clemson cornerback Toriano Pride, who transferred to Missouri for his final two college campaigns, was selected by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday in the seventh round of the draft with the No. 220 overall pick – the fourth pick of Round 7.

Pride began his college career at Clemson from 2022-23, tallying 37 tackles (2.0 for loss), nine pass breakups, a sack, an interception and a safety over 26 games (three starts). In his final year as a Tiger, he was credited with 14 tackles (one for loss) and five pass breakups across 12 games, including one start.

After transferring to Missouri ahead of the 2024 campaign, Pride played in all 13 games for Mizzou in 2024 while compiling 22 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defended, one fumble recovery and a forced fumble. In 13 games as a senior this past season, he totaled 24 tackles (1.5 for loss), two interceptions, including a pick-six, a fumble recovery that he returned 62 yards and six passes defended.

The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder from St. Louis, Mo., was a national top-40 prospect in the 2022 recruiting class according to 247Sports.

Pride ran a blazing 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He wowed by running the 40 in 4.32 seconds – the fastest 40 time at the combine by any cornerback.