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The Jets traded up in the fourth round to select Cade Klubnik with the 110th overall pick, adding the Clemson three-year starter to back up Geno Smith, Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe. The move also included acquiring the 199th pick from the Bengals while sending 128th and 140th picks to Cincinnati to complete the trade.
Falcons scouts laud Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell for his speed, energy and ‘plays bigger than he is’ mentality, noting his toughness and competitiveness despite his smaller frame. Seen as a young player still growing into his body, Terrell’s upside and early contribution potential make him a compelling Day 1 prospect for a Falcons team emphasizing athleticism and a ball-h hawking mentality.
Detroit Lions' first-round pick Blake Miller, a Clemson alum, is shown calmly taking a call from Lions GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell as his family erupts in celebration; Clemson shared the moment via video.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive lineman Blake Miller 17th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, adding a 6-7, 317-pound tackle who started 54 straight games and owns 3,778 career snaps for Clemson. Miller, who primarily played right tackle and earned First-Team All-ACC in 2025, is praised for his size, length and strength in both pass protection and run blocking, with scouts noting durability and consistency. Lions coachs and analysts expect him to compete for the starting right tackle spot as a day-one contributor alongside Larry Borom, leveraging his experience and leadership to bolster Detroit's line.
Detroit selected Clemson tackle Blake Miller with the No. 17 overall pick, adding a durable, high-snap-count lineman who started every college game. Miller is expected to compete for Detroit’s starting right tackle job with Penei Sewell and veteran Larry Borom, as the Lions bolster their O-line depth and Sewell’s position remains a topic of discussion in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, addressing a major need after releasing Taylor Decker. Miller, a four-year Clemson starter who mostly played right tackle, fits the Lions’ culture; the pick suggests Penei Sewell may move to left tackle. The team also has several additional picks to bolster their offensive line and other areas as they position for the rest of the draft.
In Pride of Detroit's community mock, the Lions take Clemson edge T.J. Parker at No. 50, a prospect whose 2024 production was strong but dipped in 2025; despite varying draft rankings, Parker’s speed-to-power profile projects as a fit opposite Hutchinson and could be a valuable value pick for Detroit's pass rush.
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s final 2026 mock has the Packers taking Clemson corner Avieon Terrell at No. 52, a speedy man-to-man defender who has 25 PBUs and 3 interceptions in college and five forced fumbles in 2025 (eight in two seasons). Terrell is 5'11", 186 lbs, and hamstring injuries have clouded his speed (private pro day run reportedly 4.67), but he could start for Green Bay in Year 1 if health cooperates. He’s the younger brother of A.J. Terrell and was an All-ACC pick for two straight seasons at Clemson, finishing his college career at age 21.
Duke dominated Clemson 73-61 in the ACC semifinals to reach the final, led by Cameron Boozer’s 24 points and 14 rebounds, with Cayden Boozer adding 16 and Nikolas Khamenia providing a spark off the bench as Duke played without Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II, building a 41-22 halftime edge and advancing to a title game against Virginia.
UNC’s 80-79 ACC Tournament loss to Clemson puts the Tar Heels at a crossroads, needing a collective, desperate effort to revive their NCAA Tournament hopes. Henri Veesaar led with 28 points and 17 rebounds but Carolina couldn’t sustain momentum against Clemson’s physical defense until a late rally fell short, and Caleb Wilson was unavailable. Hubert Davis acknowledged the team didn’t respond to the physicality early, echoing warnings from UNC’s famous 2000 run after a similar setback and underscoring the urgency to play desperate every minute going forward.
Clemson held off North Carolina 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the Tigers hit 49.1% and got six players in double figures, while UNC’s bench was outscored 29-5. Henri Veesaar posted a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds for UNC, but the Heels couldn’t sustain offense or stops late, trimming a 15-point deficit to 1 before Jarin Stevenson’s 75-foot heave fell short; UNC now awaits the NCAA tournament pairings.
No. 19 North Carolina travels to Charlotte to open the ACC Tournament with a rematch against Clemson after a season-ending 76–61 loss to Duke. UNC seeks to rebound behind its shooters (notably Luka Bogavac, who hit six 3s in the previous meeting) as Clemson’s defense braces to slow Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar; Clemson also looks to capitalize in the paint with RJ Godfrey. UNC led the all-time series 137–25 and held a slight rebounding edge in the last game, but Welling’s knee injury adds frontcourt uncertainty. Bracket Matrix projects UNC as a 5-seed and Clemson as an 8-seed in the NCAA tournament, setting up a high-stakes rematch in the postseason push.
UNC defeated Clemson 67-63 in Chapel Hill as Luka Bogavac scored a season-high 20 points, Jarin Stevenson grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds, and Henri Veesaar handed out four assists. The Tar Heels improved to 24-6 overall and 12-5 in ACC, extended their home win streak to 18 and went 18-0 at the Smith Center this season. UNC shot 37.9% and hit 12 threes (12-27, 44.4%), while Clemson outscored UNC 34-18 in the paint. Bogavac drilled six 3-pointers—the most by a Tar Heel this season—and Dixon added nine points off the bench. Caleb Wilson was out with a broken hand, and UNC heads to Duke next.
Luka Bogavac buried six 3-pointers and scored a career-best 20 as No. 17 North Carolina edged Clemson 67-63, extending the Tar Heels’ home winning streak to a program-record 18-0. Zayden High added 13 points and Jarin Stevenson 9 points with 10 rebounds as UNC erased a halftime deficit with a 12-0 run, and Bogavac closed it out with clutch late free throws in a win that sets up a weekend matchup with No. 1 Duke.
Louisville travels to Littlejohn Coliseum for a 20-8 showdown with Clemson, a team that leans on its stout defense but has scuffled offensively in a four-game skid. Louisville counters with a high-volume three-point attack and balanced scoring, and the teams split a recent history with Louisville winning the last meeting in the 2025 ACC Tournament. Ken Pomeroy predicts a close game (Louisville 74, Clemson 72) as both squads vie for positioning in a crowded ACC race.