Clemson Pro Possesses Next-Level Mentality

This Clemson pro possesses a next-level mentality when he steps foot on the football field. Former Clemson and current New York Jets offensive lineman John Simpson is locked in on the gridiron and does what he needs to get a mental edge over opponents. “My mentality is just – I probably shouldn’t say this on […]

Former Tiger Wins NFL Team’s ‘Selfless Warrior’ Award

On Friday, the New York Jets announced the team’s award winners for the 2024 season. Former Clemson offensive lineman John Simpson earned one of the Jets’ in-house awards, as the team’s “Selfless Warrior.” From the Jets’ official website, on Simpson winning their “Selfless Warrior” award: In his first season after signing with the Jets in […]

Former Tiger Led NFL Players Last Season in Performance-Based Pay

A former Clemson standout topped all NFL players last season in performance-based pay. Former Tiger offensive lineman John Simpson earned the most performance bonuses for the 2023 campaign — receiving an additional $974,613. The next-highest earner in terms of performance-based pay last season was Eagles safety Reed Blankenship ($923,059). Simpson played for the Baltimore Ravens […]

After Getting ‘Swag Back’ in ’23, Clemson Pro Plans to Keep It with Jets

John Simpson spent the 2023 season with the Baltimore Ravens, getting his “swag back” while helping pave the way for the NFL’s top rushing attack. Now, the former Clemson offensive lineman is headed to play in New York. This week, Simpson agreed with the Jets on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, and […]

Former Clemson OL Finds New NFL Home

A former Clemson offensive lineman has found a new home in the NFL. John Simpson has agreed with the New York Jets on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, as reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The 26-year-old Simpson started all 17 regular season games and each of the two postseason games for […]

ESPN Ranks Three Tigers Among Top 100 Free Agents

With NFL free agency about to get underway, ESPN stacked up the best available players in this year’s free agent class. A trio of former Clemson standouts made ESPN’s ranking of the top 100 free agents (subscription required), including Christian Wilkins, who cracked the top five and came in at No. 3 on the list […]

Plenty of Clemson Pros Featured in Top 200 NFL Free Agent Rankings

Pro Football Focus published its 2024 NFL free agency rankings this week, stacking up the top 200 players slated to hit free agency, and a bunch of Clemson pros made the list – including a trio among the top 20 players. The highest-ranked of the former Tigers is Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins at […]

Former Tiger Named Best Value Deal for His NFL Team

ESPN published an article listing the best value deals for every NFL team (subscription required). ESPN’s Aaron Schatz picked what he sees as the most valuable contract on each roster based on the amount of value that team is getting for how much it’s paying. For the Baltimore Ravens, Schatz pegged former Clemson offensive lineman John […]

NFL Tiger a Week 2 Winner — On and Off the Field

A former Clemson standout in the NFL was a Week 2 winner — both on the field, and off of it. Former Tiger and All-American offensive lineman John Simpson, now the starting left guard for the Baltimore Ravens, missed his team’s chartered flight to Cincinnati for this past Sunday’s game against the Bengals. That’s because […]

What They Are Saying: Week 1 Buzz About NFL Tigers

A bunch of Clemson pros made plays in the first week of the NFL season, and there was plenty of buzz about various former Tigers on Twitter. Check out what they were saying about some NFL Tigers in Week 1: .@Trevorlawrencee always been a man of the people. pic.twitter.com/yzRWrrjSUK — Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 10, […]