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Clemson Tigers pro day: Trenton Simpson puts on an athletic show

Clemson Tigers pro day: LB Trenton Simpson puts on an athletic show as all 32 NFL teams watched 13 players work out

All 32 NFL teams made the short trek from Monday’s pro day circuit stop at South Carolina to the northwest corner of the state for Clemson’s athletic testing event. The Tigers have steadily churned out NFL talents over the last few years and the 2023 NFL draft will be no exception.

Many teams sent defensive coaches to Clemson’s pro day, while Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin was the only head coach in attendance. The Steelers also sent GM Omar Khan. They all got to see an impressive display from several of the 13 Tigers prospects.

Linebacker Trenton Simpson, as expected, put on quite an athletic show. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound LB showed off his explosiveness and agility in testing:

Short Shuttle 4.22
3 cone 6.89
Vertical 40.5”

Simpson clocked a 4.43 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and also nailed the interview podium portion in Indianapolis. He’s scheduled for a private visit with the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Simpson projects in the 25-50 overall range.

The consensus top Clemson prospect in 2023, EDGE Myles Murphy, did not work out due to a minor injury. Murphy, a potential top-10 overall pick, will hold a private workout in April for interested teams.

A third Clemson defender with some first-round buzz, DT Bryan Bresee, worked out for interested coaches. His combine testing was solid but not exceptional for a 298-pound attack-style DT.

EDGE K.J. Henry, who had an impressive week of action at the Senior Bowl, also continued to help his draft stock. Henry projects on Day 2 for a team that values power-to-speed on the edge.

Tight end Davis Allen caught the ball well. His workout was run by Bengals TE coach James Casey, a former NFL tight end of similar build himself.

Pro days aren’t normally critical for kickers, but BT Potter nailed a 55-yard field goal. At minimum, Potter helped raise himself up the rung of kickers who should get several calls immediately after the draft concludes. He rewrote the placekicker record books at Clemson.

Others who worked out:

LB Jesiah Carlton

QB Hunter Johnson

LB Keith Maguire

OL Jordan McFadden

WR Joseph Ngata

TE Luke Price

DT Jabriel Robinson

CB Elijah Rodgers

2023 NFL draft: Full pro day schedule

Spector working to round out game, improve draft stock

When it comes to this year’s NFL Draft, Baylon Spector isn’t about to be picky. “I just want to hear my name called,” Spector said. “Wherever I go and whoever takes me, I’ll be super happy, put my best foot forward and start preparing.” But …

When it comes to this year’s NFL Draft, Baylon Spector isn’t about to be picky.

“I just want to hear my name called,” Spector said. “Wherever I go and whoever takes me, I’ll be super happy, put my best foot forward and start preparing.”

But Clemson’s former linebacker believed he increased his chances of making that happen with his performance at the school’s pro day last week. It was the latest opportunity for Spector to show teams what he can offer with his skill set. The Tigers’ starting weakside linebacker the last two seasons, Spector ran the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds as part of his workout at the NFL scouting combine earlier this month.

Spector said his focus during pro day was agility and skill work. He posted a time of 4.23 seconds in the pro agility drill, fastest among those who participated, and 6.83 in the three-cone drill, second-fastest in that event. Only safety Nolan Turner (37.5) had a higher vertical jump than Spector’s 36 inches.

“Happy with (my numbers),” said Spector, who measured in at 6-foot-1 and 231 pounds. “Went out there and did my absolute best.”

Spector said he talked to roughly half of the NFL teams while at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. He finished his five seasons at Clemson with 210 career tackles and was the Tigers’ second-leading tackler last season with 85 stops, but Spector said teams at the next level have wanted to see improvement in his ability to play in the box, get off blocks and stick with running backs, tight ends and slot receivers in coverage.

Spector also had an interception a season ago, though he said the Tigers’ pass defense largely utilized zone coverages under former defensive coordinator Brent Venables. He got his first opportunity to perform in front of NFL personnel after this past season at the East-West Shrine Game, where he said he had a “really good week of man-to-man coverage.”

It’s all part of rounding out his game if Spector hopes to be a three-down linebacker at the next level, which would increase his value to NFL teams.

“Just putting more man-to-man coverage on tape,” Spector said.

Without getting into specifics, Spector said he’s had multiple conversations with some teams, though he wouldn’t say there’s one team that he’s talked to more than others during the pre-draft process. He feels like he’s done just about everything possible to solidify himself as a draft pick, including spending five years in a system as complex and detailed as the one implemented at Clemson under Venables, who’s widely regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the sport.

“It’s easier to pick up things because you’re used to doing so much,” Spector said.

Now he will wait to see if it’s all enough to get a call during the draft, which is slated to begin April 19.

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‘Continuing to dream’, Rencher hopes for shot at NFL

Darien Rencher realizes the odds are long. A reserve running back at Clemson the last handful of years, Rencher was far from a headliner last week at the Tigers’ pro day, his only opportunity to make his case in front of league personnel before next …

Darien Rencher realizes the odds are long.

A reserve running back at Clemson the last handful of years, Rencher was far from a headliner last week at the Tigers’ pro day, his only opportunity to make his case in front of league personnel before next month’s NFL Draft. He put up what he felt like were some solid numbers.

He record a 32-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 10 feet, the third-best measurement in both events among the participants. He clocked a couple of mid-4.6s in the 40-yard dash, and his 26 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press tied linebacker James Skalski for the most despite being the smallest participant at just south of 5-foot-8 and 192 pounds.

Rencher then caught passes during position drills, something he said he’ll have to be able to do at his size to maximize his appeal to NFL teams, before catching a cramp in his calf that essentially ended his workout.

“I was smiling a lot (Thursday) until I cramped up, but it was a good day,” Rencher said.

Rencher said he’s hopeful his performance was good enough to pique a team’s interest on the draft’s third day, which will be April 22. That’s when the final four rounds of the seven-round draft will be held.

If a team doesn’t draft him, Rencher would then have to hope one will take a chance on him as an undrafted free agent, which may still be his most likely shot at a rookie minicamp if it comes at all. In six seasons as a member of Clemson’s program, Rencher, who originally joined the team as a walk-on back in 2016, had 93 carries for 437 yards.

“Obviously I’m very self-aware. I don’t have premier stats, but I feel like I’ve got premier respect,” Rencher said. “I’ve built some great character, and I know I can play.”

Which is why Rencher decided to work out in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams on campus last week. Football may not be in the cards for Rencher beyond college, but he didn’t want to have any regrets.

“Coming here, it was continuing to dream and never settling,” he said. “I never wanted my story to be would’ve, could’ve, should’ve. For me, it’s just put it all out there and see what happens. And if it ends, it ends. But it ends on my terms. Not because I was afraid to go out there and chase it.”

As for his plans if football doesn’t work out, Rencher said he will pursue a career in sports journalism. He already has The Players Club video podcast that he hosts each week on YouTube and said he’s got some other things in the works if he needs to start in that line of work sooner than he wants.

But he said he’s also hired an agent just in case.

“At the end of the day, there’s always someone on the roster you know nothing about that plays special teams, is a solid backup and is always ready to play,” Rencher said. “I feel like, for me, that’s kind of ironically been my Clemson experience. I think I can go do that at the next level for a ballclub and really just bring value to the organization.

“I’d be cheap labor. At the end of the day, that’s what it comes down to. It’s a business, man. If you can pay somebody less money to do a job, I will take whatever they’re willing to offer.”

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Goodrich focused on health, not predictions, following pro-day workout

He didn’t initially plan to run, but Mario Goodrich had a change of heart. Clemson’s former cornerback had already put a 40-yard dash time out there for teams at the NFL scouting combine earlier this month. But after watching six of his former …

He didn’t initially plan to run, but Mario Goodrich had a change of heart.

Clemson’s former cornerback had already put a 40-yard dash time out there for teams at the NFL scouting combine earlier this month. But after watching six of his former teammates compete in the event during the Tigers’ pro day Thursday, Goodrich decided to join in, too.

With personnel for all 32 NFL teams looking on inside Clemson’s indoor practice facility, Goodrich put on his sprinter’s shoes, toed the line and covered those 40 yards in 4.62 seconds. He got a second attempt a few minutes later and improved on his time slightly, clocking a 4.60. But both were slower than the official time of 4.52 he posted at the combine in Indianapolis a couple of weeks earlier.

Goodrich isn’t all that concerned about it.

“I ain’t too worried about the 40,” Goodrich said. “Teams know what’s going on.”

As Clemson’s other cornerback during the pre-draft process, Goodrich has been hampered physically over the last seven weeks. Fellow corner Andrew Booth, who was a spectator at pro day as he deals with an injury of his own, is the headliner among the Tigers’ draft-eligible prospects as a potential first-rounder, but Goodrich elevated his stock with a senior season in which he shared first-team all-ACC honors with his running mate.

Goodrich was arguably the Tigers’ best all-around corner this past season, tying for the team lead with nine pass breakups. He was third among Clemson’s defensive backs with 48 tackles and also had two interceptions, including a pick-six in the Tigers’ Cheez-It Bowl victory over Iowa State.

The breakout season earned Goodrich not only an audition at the scouting combine but also an invite to the Senior Bowl, annually the premier showcase game for draft-eligible prospects played in Mobile, Alabama, during the first week of February. But just two days into his time there, Goodrich cracked some of his ribs during a practice.

“I really don’t know how,” Goodrich recalled. “It was a freak accident on a play. Just trying to jam somebody (at the line of scrimmage).After it, I just felt sharp pains.”

The injury cut Goodrich’s time at the Senior Bowl short. He aggravated it while running the 40 at the combine, which kept him from participating in position drills. He was able to do more during Clemson’s pro day, where he also took part in the vertical jump, broad jump and some shuttle runs, while operating at what Goodrich estimated is about 75% of how he’s normally capable of performing when fully healthy.

“It just depends on the day honestly,” said Goodrich, who added he’s been getting daily treatment to help reduce the inflammation. “One day, I might wake up real stiff. Another day, I might wake up feeling a little better. It just depends.”

Goodrich said he was generally pleased with his showing at pro day considering he hasn’t been able to fully train for weeks because of the injury. He said he will take a couple of days off before picking it back up again, which he said will consist of “doing actual football stuff instead of this drill stuff.”

As for how soon he might hear his name called once the draft starts April 28, mock drafts are all over the board on that. Some, such as Walter Football, have Goodrich going as high as the third round. Others don’t have him being picked until later rounds.

Goodrich said he isn’t paying all the prognostications any attention either.

“I don’t really care what they’ve got to say,” Goodrich said. “Most of them are sitting in their mama’s house somewhere. Whoever they’ve got in front of me in the mock draft, I really don’t care. It’s about getting in (the NFL). And once you get in there, it’s about staying in there.”

Goodrich’s injury hasn’t affected his ability to interview with teams. While he wouldn’t go as far as to say he’s talked to one team more than others, there have been conversations over the phone and through texts. One day before leaving the Senior Bowl, he got a chance to meet with roughly half of the league’s 32 teams in a rapid-fire setting that Goodrich likened to speed dating.

“We were just sitting at a table and talked for like 10 minutes and then we’re on to the next table,” Goodrich said. “It was like three hours for that night.”

Ultimately, Goodrich doesn’t care when he gets taken in the draft or where he goes. He knows what he’s capable of at the next level as long as he has a clean bill of health.

“I just feel like once I get in there, I’ll be able to produce,” he said. “I feel like I’ll have longevity as long as I do the right things and stay healthy.”

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Skalski ready to prove people wrong … he just needs a foot in the door

James Skalski came into Thursday’s Pro Day with a chip on his shoulder. The now-former Clemson standout felt he performed well enough and long enough across his career as an All-ACC linebacker, where he deserved an invite to the NFL Scouting …

James Skalski came into Thursday’s Pro Day with a chip on his shoulder.

The now-former Clemson standout felt he performed well enough and long enough across his career as an All-ACC linebacker, where he deserved an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine.

He wanted to be there in Indianapolis, but he also wanted to be a five-star coming out of high school.

Skalski played the cards he was dealt with and turned in a relatively solid performance in front of all 32 NFL teams during Clemson’s Pro Day on Thursday.

“I was really happy with them,” Skalski said of his numbers. “I thought I hit my marks and exceeded some expectations in some places. I just felt really good. I felt explosive. I felt athletic.”

Was he surprised at all?

“Hell no, man,” Skalski exclaimed, “I’m an athlete! I’ve been doing this. Now, to be fair, I’ve been 240 (pounds) for years. Like I said, I’m like 228 right now. I’m light and lean. I feel like that’s what I need to do for the next level. I’m probably the fastest I’ve ever been right now. So maybe they can say what they want, but the numbers are for sure now. They can run with that.”

Clemson’s official Pro Day results had Skalski’s fastest 40-yard dash time clocked at 4.70, while his vertical jump was 34 inches, which was second behind his close friend and roommate, Nolan Turner.

“I think I did well in the vert and I think the 40,” he continued. “That was always a big question for me, but I ran a sub 4.7 and that’s what I was looking for.

Skalski was asked jokingly if he knew that he could out-jump Justyn Ross.

“C’mon let’s not kid ourselves,” he quipped. “Alright, it’s a Pro Day. I mean, when the football games happen, everyone put their money on J-Ross going up and making a play…He’s dunking on me every day of the week.”

Skalski indicated that he’s spoken to some teams leading up to Thursday. On Wednesday, the Steelers hosted a dinner and he spent some time with Pittsburgh and its staff the night prior.

He also went to the NFLPA game and he talked to most of the teams that were in attendance.

“I ‘ve talked to some teams and I know there’s interest,” Skalski said. “I think I definitely earned myself some more interest today with my performance, but yeah, there’s definitely teams talking to me.”

Has any school been reaching out to Skalski more than others?

“No, not really,” he said. “I mean, honestly, I’ve been so head down, locked-in on just grinding, that I’ve kind of just letting my agent take care of those conversations and letting my performance speak for itself.”

Since he arrived at Clemson, he’s abided by the underdog mentality. That’s continued throughout the draft process, as Skalski has been told by his agent that if he were to get drafted, he’ll likely be a Day 3 selection.

That doesn’t matter to him, though.

“Just get me in the door somewhere and I’ll prove you wrong,” Skalski said.

“If you’re a guy — with anything you do — when people doubt you, then you prove them wrong,” he later added. “I try not to pay attention to all that noise. I know the kind of football player I am. I know what I’m capable of. I just try to come out here and show it every day.”

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A ‘bittersweet’ day for Swinney

When Clemson held its Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility, it marked the final time that Dabo Swinney was able to see some of his players work out there. It was a “bittersweet” day for Clemson’s head coach as he watched guys from his …

When Clemson held its Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility, it marked the final time that Dabo Swinney was able to see some of his players work out there.

It was a “bittersweet” day for Clemson’s head coach as he watched guys from his senior class like James Skalski, Nolan Turner, Darien Rencher and Will Spiers, all of whom joined the program in 2016 and were a part of teams that won two national championships, appeared in five College Football Playoffs and earned five ACC Championship rings.

“It’s bittersweet a little bit, because you know this is the last time you’re going to see them really compete in here,” Swinney said in an interview with former Clemson offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain during ACC Network’s coverage of Clemson’s Pro Day. “But you also know they’re prepared. This is a great group of men that are going to be awesome in life without football, and they know that. They all know that, so this frees them up to just go play, go compete. This is a game with a very short shelf life.

“So, I’m just proud of them – who they are as men, how they’ve transformed their lives over their PAW Journey, as we like to say, and know that they’re all finishers, they’ll do their best today, and I think a lot of these guys are going to have a chance to make it. But we’ve had a hundred percent job placement the last four years. So, they’re either going to work in the NFL or somewhere else, and wherever they go, they’re going to be ready.”

You can watch Swinney talk about the Tigers’ senior class and more during his interview with Mac Lain on ACCN below:

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NFL teams want to know about Ross’ health, but Clemson’s former WR wants them to know a few things, too

Justyn Ross did a little bit of everything in one of his final auditions for the next level. With personnel for all 32 NFL teams looking on at Clemson’s indoor practice facility Thursday during the program’s pro day, the Tigers’ former star receiver …

Justyn Ross did a little bit of everything in one of his final auditions for the next level.

With personnel for all 32 NFL teams looking on at Clemson’s indoor practice facility Thursday during the program’s pro day, the Tigers’ former star receiver took part in the vertical jump, leaping 31 ½ inches. He participated in the broad jump, which covered 9 feet, 8 inches, and also ran the 40-yard dash.

Ross, who measured in just shy of 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, clocked times of 4.68 and 4.64 seconds, slower than the 4.5 range he said he’d been routinely hitting while training the last couple of months in Frisco, Texas. Still, Ross wasn’t disappointed in how he performed overall.

“Feel like I went out and showed all my abilities,” Ross said. “Thought I did real good.”

Ross said his one of his primary objectives entering the day was to show teams that he’s healthy, something he further accomplished once all the timed events concluded. That’s when Ross went through individual drills for a prolonged period of time.

Under the direction of Pittsburgh Steelers receivers coach Frisman Jackson, Ross ran through a variety of routes that required planting, cutting and, at times, jumping. The only times Ross slowed down was to catch the occasional pass that was a little low, a touch high or a tad behind him from former Clemson quarterback Tahj Boyd.

“I ain’t going to beat Tahj up about it, man,” Ross said with a smile. “He ain’t thrown in a minute, so I’m going to let him breathe a little bit about it.”

It was the first time in a while Ross hasn’t held back in a competitive setting, which he admitted is still the biggest question mark NFL teams have about him. A fractured foot forced Ross to miss the last handful of games in his final season at Clemson, which marked Ross’ first time back on the field in more than a year after spinal fusion surgery cost him all of the 2020 season.

“It’s going to be a concern, but I feel like they’ve talked to my doctor and know how healthy I am,” Ross said.

Ross was still Clemson’s go-to receiver a season ago, leading the Tigers in receptions (46) and receiving yards (514) in 10 games. But the numbers weren’t nearly what Ross was accustomed to putting up as Clemson’s offense lost much of the explosion it had gotten used to during its College Football Playoff run in recent seasons.

A freshman All-American in 2018, Ross racked up 112 catches for 1,865 yards with 17 touchdown receptions his first two years with the Tigers and looked like Clemson’s next first-round draft pick at receiver. He still finished his career ranked in the top 10 in program history in receiving yards and touchdown catches, and Ross said there were “some games” where he felt like his old self last season.

But those instances were rare.

“Dealing with the foot thing and coming back off a year not playing, it was a little shaky,” Ross said. ‘But I feel real good now.”

Ross said that’s been his message to NFL teams, plenty of which he’s talked to during the pre-draft process. Ross said the Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and New York Jets were some of the teams he spoke with at the NFL scouting combine last month. He said he’s also been talking to the Las Vegas Raiders and the Steelers, who had multiple representatives, including general manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin, in attendance Thursday.

Ross also has multiple visits set up with teams, though he said he couldn’t remember who all they’re with. As for how those teams see Ross fitting into their respective offenses, he said most of them view him as an outside receiver, where he repped for most of his career at Clemson. But he also lined up in the slot at times last season, adding versatility to the list of things Ross wants NFL teams to know about him.

“I’m a big guy. Winner. Been a winner my whole career at Clemson,” Ross said. “Can move around and play every position on the field, and I have played every position.”

Ross said he’ll spend most of his time in Clemson between now and the NFL Draft, which begins with the first round on April 28. Until then, he will keep training and working to get his message out after a season that Ross didn’t feel was a fair representation of what he’s capable of at the next level.

“It’s a whole lot more that I’ve got,” he said.

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Turner steals the show at Clemson’s pro day

Nolan Turner was a notable omission from the list of Clemson players invited to the NFL scouting combine earlier this year, but Baylon Spector wasn’t all that worried about his former teammate’s ability to showcase his skill set for the next level. …

Nolan Turner was a notable omission from the list of Clemson players invited to the NFL scouting combine earlier this year, but Baylon Spector wasn’t all that worried about his former teammate’s ability to showcase his skill set for the next level.

Spector knew the Tigers’ veteran safety would get his shot during Clemson’s pro day Thursday. And after training alongside Turner in Florida for the past couple of months, Spector knew what was coming even if it came as a surprise to nearly everybody else.

“A lot of people were asking me, ‘What do you think Nolan’s going to run?’” said Spector, the former Clemson linebacker who also participated in the event. “I was like, ‘He’s going to blaze.’ And he did. So it wasn’t surprising.”

With scouts and coaches representing all 32 NFL teams packed inside Clemson’s indoor practice facility, Turner stole the show. He had the highest vertical jump among the participants at 37 ½ inches. His broad jump of 10 feet, 2 inches tied Spector and tight end Braden Galloway for the longest of the day.

And when Turner ran his first 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds, audible gasps permeated the facility. Turner bested that a few minutes later with a 4.46 on his second attempt. None of the other participants, which included another defensive back (Mario Goodrich), a receiver (Justyn Ross) and a running back (Darien Rencher), ran faster than 4.60.

“I was just excited to get out here really and, at the end of the day, come out here and perform,” Turner said. “Been training for this day and this moment for a while now. It was good to come here and perform well and up to my expectations and hit a lot of my numbers and goals I was trying to hit.”

Turner spent six seasons as part of Clemsons’ program, the last two as a full-time starter on the back end of the defense. A two-time captain and All-American in 2020, Turner finished his career with 259 tackles and seven interceptions in 65 games, the fourth-most played in a career in program history.

He finished fourth on the team with 65 tackles last season, but it wasn’t enough to earn an invite to the scouting combine in Indianapolis last month. That didn’t come as much of a surprise to Turner considering foot and hamstring injuries limited him to 10 games and cut into his production.

“I was a little banged up and probably didn’t have the year I thought I would have statistically,” Turner said.

Turner wasn’t completely shut out of postseason showcase opportunities. He participated last month in the East-West Shrine Game, where he got the chance to meet NFL personnel and interview with some of them. Turner said he’s had conversations with other teams since, most of which told him they wanted to see more top-end speed and explosiveness from Turner as well as a clean bill of health.

That prompted Turner to travel to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to train at XPE Sports, an athlete training program run in part by fellow Clemson alum Tony Villani. Turner’s objective was to improve in those specific areas.

“Training for this stuff, it’s a lot of the combine drills and touching up on position work,” Turner said. “I was putting a big emphasis on speed and explosiveness. Those were kind of the things I thought I needed to work on a lot. That’s why I went down and trained with those guys, and they did a really good job. Definitely got out of it what I wanted to.”

With the numbers he put up Thursday, Turner said he believes he’s put himself in position to be taken once the NFL Draft begins April 28.

“I came out here and proved I was athletic enough,” Turner said. “I’ve got the tape. At the end of the day, I think I have the speed and athleticism to play at the next level.”

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Skalski speaks after Clemson’s Pro Day

Clemson Football conducted its annual Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility. Two-year team captain and two-time All-ACC honoree James Skalski was among the former Tigers that participated in the Pro Day workouts. The standout linebacker …

Clemson Football conducted its annual Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility.

Two-year team captain and two-time All-ACC honoree James Skalski was among the former Tigers that participated in the Pro Day workouts.

The standout linebacker spoke with reporters following the Pro Day. Watch Skalski discuss his Pro Day peformance, the chip on his shoulder after not being invited to the NFL Combine, interest from NFL teams, and more:

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TCI catches up with Ross after Clemson’s Pro Day

Clemson Football conducted its annual Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility. Star wide receiver Justyn Ross was among the former Tigers that participated in the Pro Day workouts. Ross spoke to The Clemson Insider and other reporters …

Clemson Football conducted its annual Pro Day on Thursday in the Poe Indoor Facility.

Star wide receiver Justyn Ross was among the former Tigers that participated in the Pro Day workouts.

Ross spoke to The Clemson Insider and other reporters following the Pro Day. Watch him discuss the NFL teams he’s talked to, what’s next for him ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft in late April, this past season at Clemson, what he’ll bring to the table at the next level, and much more:

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