Clemson NFL Rookie Draws Glowing Praise

After being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the No. 29 overall pick in the first round of April’s NFL Draft, former Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods didn’t waste any time impressing his new Chiefs coaches and teammates. Woods has clearly made a major impression on this ESPN reporter, as well. Nate Taylor – […]

How Clemson Rookies Spent First NFL Paychecks

Some of the top rookies in the NFL revealed to ESPN how they’ve spent (or plan to spend) their first NFL paychecks. A trio of former Clemson standouts are among the rookies featured in the article – Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Peter Woods, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller and Washington Commanders wide receiver […]

ESPN Gives Updates on Clemson’s 2026 First-Rounders

How are Clemson’s 2026 first-round picks faring so far this offseason, ahead of their rookie NFL campaigns? ESPN provided updates on every Round 1 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving an overview of what each first-rounder has shown thus far. Clemson produced a pair of first-round picks in April’s draft – offensive tackle Blake […]

Woods Wastes No Time Impressing New Coaches

Former Clemson star Peter Woods hasn’t played in a professional game yet, but he nonetheless hasn’t wasted any time impressing his new coaches since being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the No. 29 overall pick in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and defensive line coach Joe […]

Former Clemson DL Signs Rookie Contract

Former Clemson star Peter Woods is officially locked in with his NFL team. Woods and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Monday to a four-year, $18 million fully guaranteed rookie deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Woods reportedly secured a $9.5 million signing bonus, earning the highest upfront percentage of a signing bonus in the team’s […]

Swinney: Klubnik ‘Better Have Some Thick Skin’

Being a professional athlete in New York certainly isn’t easy. But that’s the challenging environment former Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will have to operate in. Playing in the “Big Apple” means performing under especially high pressure and a bright spotlight that is unique and different from some other, more relaxed media markets. Clemson head coach […]

2 Tigers Listed among Rookie of the Year Candidates

Could multiple members of Clemson’s 2026 NFL Draft class be in the Rookie of the Year conversation this coming season? ESPN’s Ben Solak ranked 2026 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates, and a couple of Tigers appeared in the “way-too-early” rankings – one on offense, and the other on the defensive side of the ball. […]

ESPN on Pros, Cons for Clemson’s 1st-Round Picks

The 2026 NFL Draft marked the ninth time that Clemson has produced multiple first-round picks in a single draft, as this year, offensive tackle Blake Miller and defensive tackle Peter Woods were selected in the opening round. The Detroit Lions landed Miller with the No. 17 overall selection, while the Kansas City Chiefs picked up […]

NFL Network Analysts Weigh in on Woods Selection

After Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods came off the board 12 picks later when the Kansas City Chiefs took him with the 29th overall pick. Woods became the highest Clemson […]

What They’re Saying: Woods to Chiefs

Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods heard his name called Thursday night in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Woods was selected No. 29 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming the second former Tiger selected in the first round of this year’s draft, joining offensive tackle Blake Miller (No. 17 overall to the […]