Final NFL mock draft projections for QB Cade Klubnik, other Clemson players
It’s almost time for the 2026 NFL Draft.
Here’s a look at where Clemson football’s top prospects are being projected to land during the draft, which runs Thursday through Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Coach Dabo Swinney’s Tigers could approach program records for most first-round picks in a single draft (three in 2019) and most overall picks (nine in 2016).
The State reviewed mock drafts from ESPN (Jordan Reid and Mel Kiper), The Athletic, NFL.com, USA Today, Yahoo Sports and Tankathon to forecast Clemson players’ most likely draft spots. Measurements are from the NFL Combine.
OT Blake Miller
6-foot-6¾, 317 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): First round (No. 24 overall) to Browns
- ESPN (Kiper): First round (No. 23 overall) to Eagles
- The Athletic: First round (No. 31 overall) to Patriots
- NFL.com: First round (No. 28 overall) to Texans
- USA Today: Second round (No. 61 overall) to Rams
- Yahoo Sports: First round (No. 27 overall) to 49ers
- Tankathon: First round (No. 24 overall) to Browns
DT Peter Woods
6-foot-2½, 298 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Second round (No. 37 overall) to Giants
- ESPN (Kiper): First round (No. 22 overall) to Chargers
- The Athletic: Second round (No. 41 overall) to Bengals
- NFL.com: Second round (No. 36 overall) to Raiders
- USA Today: First round (No. 28 overall) to Texans
- Yahoo Sports: First round (No. 22 overall) to Chargers
- Tankathon: First round (No. 22 overall) to Chargers
DE T.J. Parker
6-foot-3⅝, 263 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): First round (No. 25 overall) to Bears
- ESPN (Kiper): Second round (No. 43 overall) to Dolphins
- The Athletic: First round (No. 25 overall) to Bears
- NFL.com: Second round (No. 39 overall) to Browns
- USA Today: First round (No. 29 overall) to Chiefs
- Yahoo Sports: First round (No. 31 overall) to Patriots
- Tankathon: First round (No. 26 overall) to Bills
CB Avieon Terrell
5-foot-10¾, 186 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Second round (No. 39 overall) to Browns
- ESPN (Kiper): Second round (No. 52 overall) to Packers
- The Athletic: Second round (No. 33 overall) to Jets
- NFL.com: Second round (No. 42 overall) to Saints
- USA Today: First round (No. 21 overall) to Steelers
- Yahoo Sports: First round (No. 32 overall) to Seahawks
- Tankathon: First round (No. 30 overall) to Dolphins
WR Antonio Williams
5-foot-11½, 187 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Third round (No. 68 overall) to Eagles
- The Athletic: Third round (No. 86 overall) to Chargers
- NFL.com: Second round (No. 48 overall) to Falcons
- USA Today: Third round (No. 78 overall) to Colts
- Tankathon: Third round (No. 71 overall) to Commanders
DT DeMonte Capehart
6-foot-4⅞, 313 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Fourth round (No. 120 overall) to Packers
- The Athletic: Fifth round (No. 161 overall) to Steelers
- NFL.com: Fourth round (No. 124 overall) to Jaguars
- USA Today: Fourth round (No. 108) to Broncos
- Tankathon: Fourth round (134 overall) to Raiders
QB Cade Klubnik
6-foot-2¼, 207 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Sixth round (No. 195 overall) to Buccaneers
- The Athletic: Seventh round (No. 232 overall) to Rams
- NFL.com: Sixth round (No. 192 overall) to Giants
- USA Today: Undrafted
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RB Adam Randall
6-foot-3⅜, 232 pounds
- ESPN (Reid): Fifth round (No. 176 overall) to Chiefs
- The Athletic: Seventh round (No. 221 overall) to Bengals
- NFL.com: Seventh round (No. 231 overall) to Falcons
- USA Today: Fifth round (No. 168 overall) to Bills
LB Wade Woodaz among other NFL candidates
Outside of the eight players listed above, Clemson linebacker Wade Woodaz was also invited to the 2026 NFL Combine. Woodaz was projected as a seventh-round pick to the Raiders in USA Today’s mock draft.
Woodaz would likely sign with a team as an undrafted free agent if not. Other potential UDFA candidates among Clemson’s draft pool include center Ryan Linthicum, guard/tackle Tristan Leigh, cornerback Jeadyn Lukus and long snapper Philip Florenzo.
How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft
- Round 1: 8 p.m. Thursday (ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes)
- Rounds 2-3: 7 p.m. Friday (ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes)
- Rounds 4-7: noon Saturday (ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes)
This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 7:45 AM with the headline "Final NFL mock draft projections for QB Cade Klubnik, other Clemson players."
