Clemson Football: Top 3 prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft

Clemson football has plenty of potential talent for the 2021 NFL Draft including one of the most anticipated prospects in several years.

Clemson has been a powerhouse on the field and through the NFL draft over the years. The Tigers had seven players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft including two in the first round. Several high-caliber players stayed for their senior season. This season, the Tigers have a high number of players that are high-valued prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Tigers are looking to reload on the defensive side of the ball after two of their defenders in linebacker Isaiah Simmons eighth overall to the Arizona Cardinals and cornerback A.J. Terrell 16th overall to the Atlanta Falcons were taken in the first round.

Star wide receiver in Tee Higgins was selected first in the second round to the Cincinnati Bengals. Inside linebacker in Tanner Muse was selected 100th overall to the Las Vegas Raiders.

This 2021 NFL Draft is one of the most highly anticipated with elite talent such as quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Many of the high-caliber talents will be juniors and with some entering their senior season. The Tigers have four players that ranked in the top 30 by Athlon Sports as well as three players ranked within the top 15 by USA Today.

Here are the top three Tiger prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft.