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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 NFL prospects from Clemson Football

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (25) intercepts a ball intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Quinshad Davis (14) during the third quarter in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (25) intercepts a ball intended for North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Quinshad Davis (14) during the third quarter in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Clemson Tigers cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is a Clemson player who could see his hard work pay off as a high pick in the NFL Draft. Tankersley finished the season strong, finishing as a third-team AP All-American and first-team All-ACC honors.

He recorded four tackles and two interceptions in ACC Championship Game against Virginia Tech on December 3. In the College Football Playoff Semifinal, he had four tackles and an interception against Ohio State in a 31-0 shutout on December 31.

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Tankersley is part of a deep defensive draft class in the 2017 NFL Draft. 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 corner with tons of ability, especially in coverage. 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. He’s currently projected to be selected in the third or fourth round.

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