CLEMSON — Clemson football edge rusher T.J. Parker announced on Dec. 9 he will forego his final year of eligibility and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.

"Thank you, Clemson , for taking in a young kid with big dreams and helping shape me into the man and player I am today," Parker posted on Instagram.

He did not include whether he will opt out of Clemson's bowl game against Penn State (6-6) on Dec. 27 (noon ET, ABC) at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Parker recorded 37 tackles, including five sacks, three fumble recoveries and one pass break up this season. His production dipped this season compared to last year when he had 11 sacks and forced a Clemson record six forced fumbles.

Parker is the fourth Clemson player with eligibility remaining to announce he will enter the NFL draft, joinin

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