OFF MY USUAL SUBJECT
I know this isn’t book news, but I live only about 30 miles from Clemson, SC, so this is news in this area.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —
The first round of the NFL draft started Thursday night in Nashville, TN.
Three Clemson football players were selected in the first round for the first time in history.
- Clelin Ferrell was drafted 4th overall by the Oakland Raiders.
- Christian Wilkins was drafted 13th by the Miami Dolphins.
- Dexter Lawrence was drafted by the New York Giants at No. 17.
First Round Picks in draft order by team!
| PICK (OVR) | TEAM | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1) |
|
Cardinals | Kyler Murray | QB | Oklahoma |
| 2 (2) |
|
49ers | Nick Bosa | DE | Ohio State |
| 3 (3) |
|
Jets | Quinnen Williams | DL | Alabama |
| 4 (4) |
|
Raiders | Clelin Ferrell | DE | Clemson |
| 5 (5) |
|
Buccaneers | Devin White | LB | LSU |
| 6 (6) |
|
Giants | Daniel Jones | QB | Duke |
| 7 (7) |
|
Jaguars | Josh Allen | LB | Kentucky |
| 8 (8) |
|
Lions | T.J. Hockenson | TE | Iowa |
| 9 (9) |
|
Bills | Ed Oliver | DT | Houston |
| 10 (10) |
|
Steelers | Devin Bush | LB | Michigan |
| 11 (11) |
|
Bengals | Jonah Williams | OL | Alabama |
| 12 (12) |
|
Packers | Rashan Gary | DL | Michigan |
| 13 (13) |
|
Dolphins | Christian Wilkins | DT | Clemson |
| 14 (14) |
|
Falcons | Chris Lindstrom | OL | Boston College |
| 15 (15) |
|
Redskins | Dwayne Haskins | QB | Ohio State |
| 16 (16) |
|
Panthers | Brian Burns | DE | Florida State |
| 17 (17) |
|
Giants | Dexter Lawrence | DT | Clemson |
| 18 (18) |
|
Vikings | Garrett Bradbury | C | North Carolina State |
| 19 (19) |
|
Titans | Jeffery Simmons | DT | Mississippi State |
| 20 (20) |
|
Broncos | Noah Fant | TE | Iowa |
| 21 (21) |
|
Packers | Darnell Savage, Jr. | DB | Maryland |
| 22 (22) |
|
Eagles | Andre Dillard | OL | Washington State |
| 23 (23) |
|
Texans | Tytus Howard | OL | Alabama State |
| 24 (24) |
|
Raiders | Josh Jacobs | RB | Alabama |
| 25 (25) |
|
Ravens | Marquise Brown | WR | Oklahoma |
| 26 (26) |
|
Redskins | Montez Sweat | DE | Mississippi State |
| 27 (27) |
|
Raiders | Johnathan Abram | S | Mississippi State |
| 28 (28) |
|
Chargers | Jerry Tillery | DL | Notre Dame |
| 29 (29) |
|
Seahawks | L.J. Collier | DE | TCU |
| 30 (30) |
|
Giants | Deandre Baker | DB | Georgia |
| 31 (31) |
|
Falcons | Kaleb McGary | OL | Washington |
| 32 (32) |
|
Patriots | N’Keal Harry | WR | Arizona State |
