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NFL Draft 2017: Top 10 draft prospects from the ACC

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes tight end David Njoku (86) reacts after a touchdown in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Russell Athletic Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs with the ball against Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (25) during the 2016 CFP National Championship at U. of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Kenyan Drake (17) runs with the ball against Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (25) during the 2016 CFP National Championship at U. of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley had a strong NFL Combine to raise his draft stock. He ran a 4.4 40-yard dash at NFL Combine, fifth-best among the cornerbacks group at the combine. Tankersley is part of a deep defensive draft class in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Tankersley had a strong finish to the 2016 season. He recorded four tackles and two interceptions in ACC Championship Game against Virginia Tech. In the College Football Playoff Semifinal, he had four tackles and an interception against Ohio State in a 31-0 shutout.

Tankersley was a first-team All-ACC selection and third-team AP All-American, matching a career-high in solo tackles in back-to-back seasons. He record nine interceptions and 20 pass breakups in the past two seasons with 28 starts. He led the Clemson defense in interceptions in 2015 (5) and was second on the team in 2016 (four).

Tankersley is a cover corner with tons of ability. He’ll need to improve on his mechanics, but his aggressive style of play and speed could get him drafted in the early rounds of the NFL Draft. At 6-foot-1 and 199 pounds, he has the physical build and tools to be a successful corner in the NFL.

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