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Clemson’s Tyler Davis selected in sixth round of NFL Draft by Los Angeles Rams

NFL Draft: Clemson’s Tyler Davis was selected in the sixth round (196th overall) by the Los Angeles Rams on Day 3 of the NFL Draft Saturday in Detroit.

Defensive tackle Tyler Davis has become the sixth former Clemson player to be selected by an NFL franchise in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Davis was selected in the sixth round (196th overall) by the Los Angels Rams. He joined running back Will Shipley (Philadelphia), defensive end Xavier Thomas (Arizona) and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (Philadelphia) among Clemson players that were selected on Day 3 of the draft.

Davis was a four-time All-ACC selection while at Clemson. In five seasons with the Tigers, he was credited with 167 career tackles (29.5 for loss), 16 sacks, four pass breakups and three fumble recoveries in 2,018 snaps over 56 games (52 starts) since 2019.

In his final season at Clemson, Davis played in all 13 games and finished with 34 tackles (12 solo, 3.5 for loss).

“I’m super proud of Tyler,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said following the Rams’ selection of Davis. “I think he is a guy that from the moment he showed up at Clemson, he’s acted like a pro, prepared like one, trained like one. He is the consummate ‘team guy’ and eventually he will be a captain.

“He is a player I would put in the same mold as Grady Jarrett. He is probably a guy that got downgraded because he doesn’t have some of the measurables from a size standpoint, but when he gets on the field, he will quickly separate from the others. That’s just who he is. That’s who he’s always been. I just really feel like he’s going to have a great NFL career. I’m super excited for the opportunity he’s earned and I can’t wait to watch him continue to be great.”

Davis became the sixth Clemson player overall to be chosen in the 2024 draft. Cornerback Nate Wiggins went 30th overall to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, and defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro went 35th overall in the second round to the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.

Davis is the second Clemson player to be drafted by the Rams in the past two seasons. A year ago, Los Angeles drafted former Tigers tight end Davis Allen with a fifth-round pick.

WATCH: Dabo Swinney’s full interview on ACC Network

Clemson Football: Watch Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney’s full interview with ACC Network’s ACC PM on Monday, April 15.

Dabo Swinney said he loved what he saw in this year’s Orange vs. White Clemson spring game.

“We’ve got the ingredients. We’ve just got a lot of work to do,” Swinney told ACC Network hosts Mark Packer and Taylor Tannebaum during an exclusive appearance on ACC PM Monday. “I think we’ve got an eager group that’s got some good self-awareness. We’ve got good leadership on both sides.”

Over the course of a 19-minute interview, Swinney touched on several topics, including:

-what he learned from his team in this year’s spring game

-five-star recruits Bryant Wesco and Sammy Brown, and the team’s receiving room and linebacker corps

-the need for running back Phil Mafah to become a tone-setter on offense

-what he’s seen from quarterback Cade Klubnik this spring, as well as the impressive performance by backup QB Trent Pearman in the Orange vs. White game

-where he plans to use Peter Woods on defense

-Garrett Riley being settled in ahead of his second season as Clemson’s offensive coordinator

Here’s everything Swinney said on his appearance on ACC Network.

No. 1 class of 2024 OT names top schools

Who are Kam Pringle’s top six schools?

Elite offensive tackle recruit Kam Pringle, who is ranked as the No. 1 player at his position in the class of 2024, named his top six schools. Pringle is ranked as the top recruit in South Carolina.

Pringle plans to commit on Jan. 22.

The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive tackle is ranked as a four-star recruit. Pringle plays high school football for Woodland High School in Dorchester, South Carolina.

Pringle is ranked as the No. 46 recruit in the junior class. Who are the Woodland star’s top six schools?

Another one! Stetson Bennett has 4 TDs on 5 completions

Another one! Stetson Bennett has 4 TDs on 5 completions

This is just wild now.

Stetson Bennett now has thrown for four touchdowns with only five passes thrown.

The passer is 5/5 for 245 yards and 4 touchdowns and just put UGA up 28-0 over UAB with a 61 yard pass to Arian Smith.

Bennett has now thrown 4 TDs to 4 different receivers.

Who’s next?

Brock Bowers — 88 yards to the house! Georgia up 21-0

Brock Bowers — 88 yards to the house! Georgia up 21-0

Wow! How about that?

After taking Stetson Bennett for a drive to give Carson Beck a chance (he handed it off three times), Bennett checked back in and immediately threw an 88 yard touchdown.

Bennett his true freshman Brock Bowers for the score, giving the Dawgs a 21-0 lead.

Bennett’s stats right now are nuts: 4/4 passing, 184 yards, 3 TDs

Watch:

Stetson Bennett throws second TD with another early score

Stetson Bennett now has 2 touchdown passes and we’re not even five minutes into this one. 

Stetson Bennett now has 2 touchdown passes and we’re not even five minutes into this one.

After scoring on a 73 yard touchdown from Bennett to Jermaine Burton on the game’s second play, Georgia capped off a 5 play, 40 yard drive with a 12 yard pass from Bennett to Kenny McIntosh.

The score put Georgia up 14-0.

Watch below:

Georgia scores 73 yarder on game’s second play

On the second play from scrimmage and on Stetson Bennett’s first pass of the season, the Dawgs struck gold. With Bennett filling in for the injured JT Daniels, Georgia fans were disappointed to not see redshirt freshman Carson Beck get snaps. …

On the second play from scrimmage and on Stetson Bennett’s first pass of the season, the Dawgs struck gold.

With Bennett filling in for the injured JT Daniels, Georgia fans were disappointed to not see redshirt freshman Carson Beck get snaps.

Bennett silenced those fans quickly, throwing a 73 yard touchdown to Jermaine Burton to put the Dawgs up 7-0.

Watch here.

Watch: All seven of Georgia’s sacks in win over Clemson

Watch again all seven of Georgia’s sacks in win over Clemson

Georgia’s 10-3 win over Clemson on Saturday night was nothing short impressive for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.

It was maybe the most dominant defensive performance in the history of Georgia football, holding Clemson to just 2 rushing yards and 180 total yards of offense.

The most impressive part of the win, and the storyline following the game was the seven sacks that the defense recorded against Clemson and quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.

Georgia players who recorded a sack:

ILB Nakobe Dean (2)

OLB Adam Anderson (1)

OLB Nolan Smith (1)

DL Jordan Davis (1)

DL Travon Walker (1)

DL Jalen Carter (1)

Hump Day got you feeling down? Lift your spirits by re-watching all seven of the Dawgs’ sacks from Saturday night’s win.

Pair of Georgia Bulldogs named SEC Players of the Week

Pair of Georgia Bulldogs named SEC Players of the Week

A pair of Georgia Bulldogs have been recognized as SEC Players of the Week for their performance against Clemson.

Defensive back Christopher Smith has been named the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Week and defensive lineman Jordan Davis was honored as the league’s best defensive lineman of the weekend.

Smith was responsible for the lone touchdown in Georgia’s 10-3 win over Clemson on Saturday.

Late in the second quarter, with the game tied at 0-0, Smith stepped in between the ball and receiver on a slant route and took an interception 74 yards to the house.

Davis also had a monster performance. The whole nation is talking about the 6-foot-6, 340 pound monster that is Davis. He was incredible on Saturday, recording 3 tackles, 1 sack and 2 tackles for a loss.

Watch: Trevor Lawrence loses bet with former UGA WR, forced to wear Georgia gear

Watch: Trevor Lawrence loses bet with Terry Godwin, forced to wear Georgia gear

Former Georgia wide receiver and former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence apparently had a friendly wager going for Saturday night’s matchup between the Bulldogs and the Tigers.

After Georgia’s dominant defensive showing, which helped UGA to a 10-3 victory, the Jacksonville Jaguars teammates shared a laugh as Lawrence, the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL draft, showed up to the Jags locker room wearing Georgia gear.

Godwin, who played wide receiver for the Dawgs from 2015-18, recorded the interaction and shared it to social media on Monday.

Godwin had a solid career at UGA, reeling in 134 catches for 1800 yards and 11 touchdowns.

He’ll always be remembered mostly for his epic one-hander against Notre Dame in 2017.