Clemson looks poised for a deep run in the College Football Playoff, largely due to its defense. The Tigers lead the nation in returning production, with one key piece being T.J. Parker. Parker emerged as an elite edge rusher in 2024 and helped lead Clemson to an ACC Championship victory. He has been an incredibly productive player over two seasons and looks to continue his upward trajectory in 2025. Parker is one of the best defensive prospects in this upcoming class, but what makes him so effective?

2026 NFL Draft: T.J. Parker Player Profile

Background

Parker was a four-star recruit coming out of Central (Alabama) and the sixth-ranked defensive lineman in the Class of 2023. After initially committing to Penn State, he flipped to Clemson. Parker appeared in all 13 games as a true fresh

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