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Former Tiger says it’s ‘very surreal’ to be a Super Bowl champ

When the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, in Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, Calif. on Feb. 13, former Clemson and currents Rams offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum Jr. earned his first Super Bowl championship. Anchrum was a …

When the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20, in Super Bowl LVI in Inglewood, Calif. on Feb. 13, former Clemson and currents Rams offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum Jr. earned his first Super Bowl championship.

Anchrum was a two-time national champion at Clemson and joined Dan Benish, K.D. Dunn, Andy Headen, Terry Kinard, Dorian O’Daniel and William Perry among Clemson players to earn both a national championship ring and a Super Bowl ring.

Anchrum was a recent guest on The Players Club Podcast, hosted by former Clemson running back Darien Rencher, and talked about how it feels to be a Super Bowl champ.

“Honestly, it hasn’t set in yet. It’s very surreal,” Anchrum said. “It’s like a mountain of work just kind of coming to a climax, and you’re like wow, that really happened. Kind of like when we won the natty – it just felt like you’re the last people playing, the last two standing, and then you’re the last one standing, it’s like man, this doesn’t feel real. But it was a group effort and everyone from the staff, faculty, everybody, the players, you could just feel like hey, we emptied the tank and we’ve done everything we needed to do.”

Anchrum played in 55 career games with 37 career starts at Clemson from 2016-19, helping Clemson to three national championship berths and two national titles. He started each of his final 30 games at Clemson over his final two seasons, helping guide the Tigers to a 29-1 record in those games. He was a two-time All-ACC honoree and finished his career as one of only 23 players in Clemson history to play at least 2,500 career snaps from scrimmage.

You can watch Anchrum’s full interview with Rencher on The Players Club Podcast below:

–Clemson Athletic Communications contributed to this story

–Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images 

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‘There’s gonna be a Tiger being a Super Bowl champ once again’: Swinney talks Tigers in Super Bowl

No matter what happens in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., at least one former Clemson football player will walk away from the big game as a Super Bowl champion. If the Cincinnati Bengals emerge victorious, …

No matter what happens in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., at least one former Clemson football player will walk away from the big game as a Super Bowl champion.

If the Cincinnati Bengals emerge victorious, then rookie offensive lineman Jackson Carman, second-year NFL wide receiver Tee Higgins and sixth-year pro defensive tackle D.J. Reader will all get rings.

And if the Los Angeles Rams come away with the win, then offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum Jr. will end his second NFL season as a Super Bowl champ.

Clemson leads the ACC with four players on Super Bowl rosters, and head coach Dabo Swinney talked about those players Tuesday during a guest appearance on the Packer and Durham show on ACC Network.

“I’ll say this – Jackson Carman, I’m really proud of that young man,” Swinney said. “But Jackson Carman, his freshman year here in 2018, he won a national championship. And Tee Higgins’ second year here in 2018, he won a national championship. So, it’s the second year for Tee in the NFL and the first year, rookie year, for Jackson.

“But man, Jackson’s going to be a great player. Heck of an offensive lineman. He was a second-round pick, came out early. He’s started some for them, and it’s good to see him having some success and making an impact.

“And then you see what D.J. Reader’s done. D.J. Reader’s last year here was 2014. He was on our No. 1 defense in the country that year. What a career he’s had. He’s a great leader. I texted with his mom, Felicia, the other day. I’m really happy for him, just his career. And then same thing with my man Tee. I talked to his mom, Lady, the other day and she’s excited, going to the Super Bowl. But Tee Higgins, a couple huge plays down the stretch there (in the AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs). And then you’ve got Tremayne Anchrum, he’s the lone guy with the Rams.

“So, no matter how the game goes, there’s gonna be a Tiger being a Super Bowl champ once again. That’s pretty cool for our program.”

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Xavier Jones, Tremayne Anchrum among unproven players Rams are high on

Les Snead highlighted a handful of young, unproven players who the Rams like heading into 2021.

Countless times in recent years, the Los Angeles Rams have relied on unproven players to come in and become starters on either offense or defense. Cory Littleton is a great example, going from undrafted rookie to future starter at inside linebacker.

Micah Kiser has risen after being a fifth-round pick, as has Sebastian Joseph-Day, a former sixth-rounder himself. Travin Howard was supposed to be a starter last season before injuring his knee in a scrimmage, while Troy Hill has developed into a versatile cornerback.

It’s lesser-known players like them who have helped keep the Rams competitive and successful in the last few years. And given the way their roster is constructed, a new group of unproven players will need to step up next season and beyond.

Les Snead was asked Wednesday about which players stand out as relative unknowns who the team really likes. He ruled out John Wolford and Van Jefferson because they’re no longer unproven players, but he did mention Xavier Jones as a player the Rams were ready to play late last season.

“A good one that might be is Xavier Jones,” Snead said. “Heck, we were ready to run him down the stretch there in important games, but Cam (Akers) was able to get through it and be the warrior. It’s players like him where I call those the sophomores, they may have played on special teams. I can mention a lot of them, because even the runner we claimed, (Raymond) Calais, from Tampa. … Joe DeCamillis comes here and he was a big fan of Calais as a returner in Jacksonville and now he’s a Los Angeles Ram.”

Snead then pointed to two offensive linemen who he seems to like a lot: Tremayne Anchrum and Chandler Brewer. Anchrum was a seventh-round pick last year and only played three offensive snaps, while Brewer opted out due to the pandemic.

The Rams could use depth on their offensive line, so Anchrum and Brewer could be players to watch.

“I think we like big Tremayne Anchrum,” Snead said. “Didn’t necessarily play in games, he did dress for a couple of games, but going back to those camp practices, you definitely saw some things there. A very interesting one is getting a Chandler Brewer back from an opt-out, who actually played well in our San Francisco game when we went up there. That game still bothers me that we lost that game, even though it might not have mattered at all. He played well, so it’s those moments.”

And finally, Snead looked at the defensive side of the ball. He didn’t name names on the defensive line, but he pointed out the four players that Los Angeles kept on its practice squad all year – a good sign for their chances to make the team next season.

Those players were Marquise Copeland, Eric Banks, Jonah Williams and Michael Hoecht, all of whom signed futures contracts with the Rams.

“All those defensive linemen we kept on practice squad. I probably can’t even name them all, but there were four of them and we kept them for a reason and liked them,” Snead said. “The linebackers speak for themselves and the safeties because a lot of those guys got to play. Even someone like Mr. (J.R.) Reed that we signed from Jacksonville. Someone we really liked in the draft, didn’t get him, he went to Jacksonville and then we ended up signing him.

“It’s players like that – not household names, not sexy – but sometimes you have to take the knowledge that you have and make a bet on them to help play a role. The poster childs of that working out: Sebastian Joseph(-Day), Troy Hill, Darious Williams – even to an extent, the Kenny Youngs, and the Troy Reeders and people like that.”

If the Rams are forced to cut players such as Young, Michael Brockers, A’Shawn Robinson the younger linebackers and defensive linemen could be asked to step up. The same goes for the offense, where Malcolm Brown may not be retained and Austin Blythe could leave in free agency.

There are holes for the Rams to fill and it’ll help them immensely if some of their unproven players can become starters the way Hill, Joseph-Day, Reeder, Kiser and Williams have.

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Watch: Rams rookie Tremayne Anchrum speaks out against racism

Tremayne Anchrum had a deep conversation with ESPN’s Chris Fowler.

Several Rams players have spoken out this week in wake of the nationwide protests that have taken place following George Floyd’s tragic death while in police custody. Players such as Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp have called for change, while Jalen Ramsey has shared posts on social media urging people to vote this year and thanking those who are supporting this important fight against racism.

Rookie Tremayne Anchrum has also been active on social media, but his strongest statement came in a lengthy interview with Chris Fowler of ESPN. In the 14-minute discussion, Anchrum shared his own experiences with racism, while also appreciating Sean McVay for opening the floor to players during Monday’s team meeting.

“I remember when I first got the Clemson, I had an exchange with a few regular students. I didn’t dress in all Clemson gear, so I kind of looked like a regular student. And they had some choice words for me and I was angry at first,” he said. “But then I understood that they just didn’t know any better. They come from a different area, which you can’t be mad at them. … So just trying to get to a point where we can open a dialogue and stop being angry at our fellow students and really talk to them – is when our relationship started to grow, people came to understandings but still understanding there’s so much more work to do. It’s just part of the process.”

Anchrum understands that people have different views, but he says it comes down to recognizing what is right and wrong.

“We’re getting to ideologies. The ideology is, do you respect the fact that someone with my skin color is a human being? No matter if you agree with me, we may have the same political views, religion, you may not like the way I hold my fork or whatever. But it’s that, do you respect me as a human being? And do you think what’s happening to Walter Scott, Eric Harris – all these guys. Is that right? Do you think that is right? Or do you think that is wrong?”

Anchrum was a seventh-round pick of the Rams in this year’s draft after a successful career with the Clemson Tigers. You can watch his full conversation with Fowler below.

Tremayne Anchrum says he can play ‘a number of positions across the board’

The Rams rookie is looking forward to contributing at any position the team asks him to play.

It took seven rounds for the Los Angeles Rams to finally address their offensive line in the draft, doing so by selecting Tremayne Anchrum out of Clemson with the 250th overall pick. Seventh-round picks are never locks to make the 53-man roster, and Anchrum will certainly have to earn his way onto the team.

That’s being made even more difficult due to the lack of rookie minicamp and OTAs, limiting his on-field exposure to the coaching staff. However, what makes him valuable is his position flexibility on the O-line, something Rams offensive line coach Aaron Kromer puts a lot of emphasis on when players enter the NFL.

Anchrum played right tackle at Clemson, and played at a high level against some of the nation’s best edge rushers, but he projects better at guard in the NFL. Regardless of where the Rams ask him to play, he’ll be ready.

“I see myself being able to support a number of positions across the board. Right now, I just want to kind of learn, understand the system, understand how we do things around here so I can apply what I do and come in and raise that level that this offensive line has already set,” he said in an interview with TheRams.com. “Bring my agility, my skills and be able to play whatever position is being asked. I feel like that’s one of the best things I’ve had going for me the last four years is playing at a championship level and bringing that competitive edge to wherever I might step into. Whatever position I play, I’m ready to bring that edge.”

Anchrum is on the smaller side for a tackle, standing only 6-foot-2, 314 pounds with 33 5/8-inch arms. But he can still succeed inside at guard thanks to his quickness and mobility, which will prove helpful in the Rams’ zone blocking scheme.

As a seventh-round pick, there’s no doubting his need to develop and the fact that he must improve in order to make it as a pro, but he’s entering a team with a wide-open competition at guard and if he impresses, he could have an impact early on in his career.

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2020 NFL Draft roundup: Klutch Sports has seven players selected

Klutch Sports participated in their first NFL Draft as an agency repping NFL players and they had a great weekend, including 2 Top-3 picks.

It’s been a long time since the fictional manager named Reggie Vaughn represented a fictional professional football player Jupiter Blackmon in the show LeBron James executive produced on STARZ called “Survivor’s Remorse.” For a few months now, the Klutch Sports vision has been a reality as an NFL agency but it came with another milestone this weekend with the agency undertaking its first NFL Draft together.

Klutch Sports had seven players drafted in over the course of the weekend’s 2020 NFL Draft, including two of the top three picks in the first round, Washington’s Chase Young and Detroit’s Jeff Okudah. Mekhi Becton also went in the 1st round to the New York Jets.

Joining the three first-round picks are receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. went in the 2nd round to the Jacksonville Jaguars and running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn will get the chance to play with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay after being drafted in the 3rd round. Cornerback Bryce Hall joins Becton on the Jets and offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum went in the 7th round to the Los Angeles Rams.

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Dabo Swinney says Tremayne Anchrum could become ‘a really good guard’ in NFL

The Clemson coach had some high praise for the Rams’ final draft pick.

Six picks before the end of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams finally decided to add some help to their shaky offensive line. They did so by selecting Tremayne Anchrum, an offensive tackle out of Clemson, with the 250th overall pick.

Anchrum primarily played tackle in college, but he figures to play guard at the next level. Guard is one of the weakest positions on the Rams’ roster, and Anchrum will have the chance to compete for one of the two starting jobs.

His college coach, Dabo Swinney, shared some insight on Anchrum after he was drafted by the Rams, saying he was an underrated player in the class. The level of competition Anchrum faced gives him a chance to become a quality guard in the NFL, according to Swinney.

Anchrum is a decent athlete, but he simply doesn’t have the size or length to stick at tackle in the NFL. That makes a switch to guard almost certain, allowing him to get help from linemen on both sides of him up front.

Of course, Anchrum shouldn’t be expected to play right away, being a seventh-round pick. But he could develop into a quality backup or fringe starter down the line.

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Rams finally address OL with last draft pick, select Tremayne Anchrum

It took seven rounds, but the Rams finally took an offensive lineman.

With their final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams finally addressed the offensive line. They selected Clemson lineman Tremayne Anchrum at No. 250 overall, their first lineman drafted.

Anchrum can play guard or tackle, but he projects best at guard in the NFL. At 6-foot-2, he doesn’t have prototypical size and length to play tackle, but the Rams could use guard help more than tackle anyway.

He was a two-year starter for the Tigers, playing 30 games in 2018 and 2019 combined. Out of the gate, he’ll be a decent backup option at guard for the Rams, which is a spot that needed to be addressed.

He was Dane Brugler’s 209th-ranked player on his big board, and here’s a snippet of the scouting report.

Anchrum has a natural feel in pass protection, getting proper depth in his pass sets and reacting well to various moves. While athletic enough to handle space, he will occasionally overcommit himself when stressed vs. speed and his blend of bend and power might be better suited inside. Overall, Anchrum has the skill set of a tackle-guard tweener, but his body quickness, punch strength and play demeanor are NFL-quality, projecting best as a swing blocker in a zone-blocking scheme.

2020 NFL Draft Ranking: Guards

2020 NFL Draft Ranking: Guards

The Cleveland Browns are getting to be addressing the offensive tackle position early, but they are also going to be looking to add another contributor to the interior. This year’s guard class is weaker than most, but there are a few players who are ready to contribute immediately.

Just a reminder that I grade generously and optimistically.

Most writers only rank 20-25 first-round grades and that is probably more indicative of their talent rather than where they are selected. I rank prospects based on the highest I could possibly see them be snagged.

Just a reminder that I grade like I make love: generously

Most writers only rank 20-25 first-round grades and that is probably more indicative of their talent rather than where they are selected. I rank prospects based on the highest I could possibly see them be snagged.

1st Round

1. Robert Hunt, Louisiana-Lafayette, 6-5, 323 pounds

Hunt is an already large individual and he looks like he could potentially add even more weight while still maintaining his surprisingly quick feet. He also provides versatility as he could play tackle if need be. The biggest obstacle for Hunt is that he struggles against counter-moves.

2. Netane Muti, Fresno St., 6-3, 315 pounds

Muti is an absolute stud and showed off his versatility, dominating at both guard and tackle while in college. He has immense potential, but he is a polarizing prospect due to concerns about his health. Muti only played two games in 2018 due to an Achilles tear and three games in 2019 due to a Lisfranc injury.

3. Ben Bredeson, Michigan, 6-5, 315 pounds

Bredeson was the true star in the Wolverine offense as he rarely had a bad game as a four-year starter. His strength and size allow him to thrive on the inside and this should allow him to see time sooner rather than later. A few teams maybe turned off by Bredeson due to his lack of ideal athleticism.

4. John Simpson, Clemson, 6-4, 321 pounds

The All-American dominates in the run game and loves to find work in the second level. He looks like how a GM would create a mauling guard and he plays with that style as well. Simpson has missed one or two blocks, but that can likely be chalked up to sloppiness, but there are athletic concerns too.

5. Damien Lewis, LSU, 6-2, 327 pounds

Lewis is a former JUCO stud that once he found his footing at LSU started 27 games in a row at right guard. All-SEC player who was vital in helping the Tigers win the Joe Moore Award for the nation’s best line. Lewis has the ideal body size for an immovable object. Lewis is a bit rough in the passing game and that will need work at the next level.

2nd Round

6. Shane Lemieux, Oregon, 6-4, 310 pounds

Lemieux loves to drive opponents into the dirt, but also has quick enough feet to work in space and can be special when asked to pull as a lead blocker. Like Lewis, Lemieux is not the most ideal pass protector and this will need to improve for him to start at the next level.

7. Solomon Kindley, Georgia, 6-3, 337 pounds

Kindley is a three-year starter with 32 starts under his belt. He was recruited as a tackle, but made the transition early in his college career and saw extensive minutes on both the left and right side. He loves looking for working until the whistle blows. Kindley is still fairly raw as he often just needed his strength to win in college. He may need a red-shirt season.

8. Logan Stenberg, Kentucky, 6-6, 317 pounds

Stenberg is arguably the best in the class in working in close quarters and has the ideal strength that should allow that trait to transition to the NFL. He has a powerful initial punch. Stenberg would be ranked higher on this list, but he is not the ideal athlete teams look for.

9. Ezra Cleveland, Boise St., 6-6, 311 pounds

Cleveland is a three-year starter at tackle for an extremely fast-paced offense and he only helped himself with a fantastic Senior Bowl week. He also has great size with the potential to add more weight. Cleveland had a very impressive combine, but I don’t see that athleticism on film and believe he gets beat by more athletic edge rushers if he remains at tackle.

10. Ben Bartch, St. Johns, 6-6, 309 pounds

Bartch thrives when moving to the second level and maybe the best in the class at attacking downfield. This is likely due to his tight end roots as he only made the transition to tackle in college. Bartch is still a raw prospect with a ton of room to grow, but he is still learning the position and his level of competition did him no favors.

11. Jonah Jackson, Ohio St., 6-3, 306 pounds

Jackson has impressive hands with the strength to hold onto a defender as long as needed. His hands are also very active and quick and he can reset them when needed, especially against counter-moves. He also has excellent ability to mirror defenders. Jackson is not the best athlete.

12. Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson, 6-2, 314 pounds

Anchrum was All-ACC this past season and has been the starter at right tackle for the Tigers the last two years. He has been a vital part of the team’s 29-1 record the last two seasons and his versatility will help at the next level as well. Anchrum best projects to guard due to his severe lack of length.

3rd Round

13. Simon Stepaniak, Indiana, 6-4, 313 pounds

Stepaniak has a ton of experience as he started 31 games for the Hoosiers and has obvious leadership qualities as he was named team captain. He also provides versatility as he played extensively on both the left and right sides. He does have the ideal size to go with the requisite strength, but lacks the length most teams are wanting and is not an option as tackle.

14. Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon, 6-5, 317 pounds

Throckmorton is arguably the most consistent and versatile lineman in this class as he has taken snaps all across the line. He has a good frame to land on the inside at the next level. Throckmorton doesn’t have the explosive initial get off needed to stay at tackle and this isn’t ideal at guard either. Browns fans will remember former 2016 fifth round selection, Spencer Drango and Throckmorton shares a lot of the same traits as Drango, but with a tad higher ceiling.

15. Kevin Dotson, Louisiana-Lafayette, 6-4, 310 pounds

There is a lot to like about Dotson, he is built like the prototypical guard and he plays with ideal strength. He also has the length needed to play at the next level and can thrive in space and land body blows when on the move. Dotson likes his job and takes joy in putting dudes in the dirt. The problem with Dotson is he is not the smoothest pass protector.

16. Jon Runyan, Michigan, 6-4, 306 pounds

Runyan plays like a prospect with NFL bloodlines as he is a fairly technical player and he provides instant versatility considering that he played tackle in college. Runyan can play in the NFL for ten seasons as he has the football IQ to remain on rosters. He projects best at guard though due to his struggles in the passing game.

17. Terence Steele, Texas Tech, 6-6, 312 pounds

Steele was red-shirted in 2015 and immediately became the starting left tackle in 2016 and eventually started 37 games in a row at right tackle. Don’t let the lack of post-season honors fool you. Steele was one of the better linemen in the Big -12 and has the ideal length with a wingspan of 85 1/8 inches and 35 7/8 inch arms, which were some of the best numbers at the combine and Senior Bowl.

Steele is a waist bender and this bad habit needs to change and makes it hard to project him at tackle as edge rushers will eat that up. Steele has a similar profile to that of former Houston Texan, Chris Clark. That has made this a common comparison, but Steele has a higher ceiling than the ten-year veteran.

18. Steven Gonzalez, Penn St., 6-4, 341 pounds

Gonzalez plays with great strength and was named All-Big 10 after having another dominating season. He has plenty of experience as he has been the starter at left guard the last three seasons for the Nittany Lions. Gonzalez doesn’t have the quickest feet even for someone of his size they are a bit underwhelming.

19. Daishawn Dixon. San Diego St., 6-5, 330 pounds

Dixon is a prime candidate to be an immediate impact player and is the potential sleeper in this group. Dixon has dominated his competition as a three-year starter at left guard in a pro-style offense and has the right body type; all these combined means an easy transition to the NFL. Dixon isn’t ranked higher due to his lack of ideal athleticism and time will tell how much this hinders him.

4th Round

20. Gage Cervenka, Clemson, 6-3, 325 pounds

21. Marcus Keyes, Oklahoma St., 6-4, 315 pounds

22. Kyle Murphy, Rhode Island, 6-3, 316 pounds

23. Tre’Vour Wallace-Simms, Missouri, 6-5, 330 pounds

24. Michael Onwenu, Michigan, 6-3, 344 pounds

25. John Phillips, Boston College, 6-6, 305 pounds

26. Scott Frantz, Kansas St., 6-5, 303 pounds

7th Round

27. Zack Johnson, North Dakota St., 6-6, 310 pounds

28. Dallas Warmack, Oregon, 6-2, 310 pounds

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Clemson’s pro day loaded with potential Lions prospects

Clemson’s pro day loaded with potential Lions prospects including Isaiah Simmons, Tee Higgins and A.J. Terrell among other Tigers

One of the first major programs to host its prospect pro day is the Clemson Tigers. When the doors open at Clemson’s training facility on Wednesday, all 32 NFL teams are expected to be in attendance.

There will be several future NFL players working out in front of the various scouts, coaches and even a few GMs. Here’s a quick look at some of the bigger draws from the Tigers.

Isaiah Simmons, LB – A freak athlete who dominated the media coverage at the scouting combine, Simmons played all over the Clemson defense. Safety, slot corner, linebacker, EDGE — Simmons did it all and did it all impressively. He’s a likely top-10 overall pick and could be in play for the Lions if they trade back from No. 3.

A.J. Terrell, CB – A 6-1 press-man corner with lots of starting experience, Terrell is very much in play for the Lions’ second-round pick. Terrell’s game film is a little inconsistent but he’s got immediate NFL starting potential in a defensive scheme familiar to what Detroit runs under coach Matt Patricia.

Tanner Muse, LB/S – Like Simmons, Muse played both safety and linebacker. His NFL future is in the box as an inside LB who can carry TEs in coverage to the safety, and also on special teams. He tested better than expected athletically at the combine.

K’Von Wallace, safety – Wallace rocked the combine with an outstanding workout that hints at his potential as a downhill safety in the role Tavon Wilson played for the Lions in 2019. He’s a heat-seeking missile to the ball, for better and for worse.

Tee Higgins, WR – Proven 6-foot-4 playmaker with soft hands and the ability to play X, Y or Z in an offense, though he’ll need to work on his route running and release off the line. Projections for Higgins are all over the map, so his workout numbers do matter more than most others.

Tremayne Anchrum, OL – Anchrum played right tackle for the Tigers but will need to move inside to guard in the NFL. He’s powerful and has good feet but lacks both height and arm length to stay outside. Anchrum could be a nice Day 3 selection for Detroit if he can handle the transition inside.

John Simpson, OL – A physical, well-seasoned guard who specializes in moving people with his upper-body strength, Simpson’s game bears some resemblance to former Lions starter Manny Ramirez. Simpson has a higher ceiling but needs to cut back on the penalties and consistently being the last player moving after the snap. He’s a Day 3 prospect.

Diondre Overton, WR – He got overlooked in Clemson’s deep receiving corps, but at 6-4 and with his leaping and catching ability, Overton will get a shot in the NFL. He moved into the slot in 2019 and looked good enough to merit a late-round pick.

Gage Cervenka, OG – Former defensive tackle who plays guard like he’s still on defense, the proverbial bull in a china shop. If you liked Beau Benzschawel last year, you’ll like Cervenka too.