Clemson Flashback: Tigers’ quiet defender

He was not as flamboyant as his former teammate Mackensie Alexander, but Cordrea Tankersley was every bit as good. Alexander was known for getting in his opponents’ faces and letting everyone know how good he was. Tankersley was different. He was quiet, but he was every bit as effective. Check out Cordrea Tankersley’s All-American career […]

Best Players in Clemson history: Cornerbacks

Clemson has had a lot of great cornerbacks through the years like Steve Ryan, Rod McSwain, Delton Hall, Dexter Davis, Dexter McCleon, Antwan Edwards, Justin Miller, Tye Hill, Mackensie Alexander and Cordrea Tankersley to name a few, but perhaps the best of the bunch was Donnell Woolford. Woolford is the only Clemson cornerback to be […]

Tankersley brings energy, confidence to Miami

Last year, the Miami Dolphins advanced to the NFL Playoffs for the first time in a long while where they eventually fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wildcard Round. But for a franchise that has struggled to get back to where it once was it was a step in the right direction. The […]

Grading the fits: Clemson’s drafted players

Clemson had six players selected in last weekend’s NFL Draft. All six ended up going to franchises set up to deploy their strengths in a beneficial way. But which former Tigers will be in the best situations during the 2017 season? Here are my grades for each situation, with a greater emphasis placed on the […]

What They Are Saying: Cordrea Tankersley

The Miami Dolphins selected former Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley with the No. 97 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday. Tankersley was the third former Tigers taken in the 2017 draft, joining wide receiver Mike Williams and quarterback Deshaun Watson. Williams was taken No. 7 overall by the L.A. Chargers on Thursday, while Watson […]

Tankersley picked by Miami in the third round of 2017 NFL Draft

Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley was selected No. 97 by Miami in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Friday. Tankersley was the third former Tiger taken in the 2017 draft, joining wide receiver Mike Williams and quarterback Deshaun Watson. Williams was taken No. 7 overall by the L.A. Chargers on Thursday, while Watson […]

Cordrea Tankersley NFL Draft Tape

Clemson’s Cordrea Tankersley heads into the 2017 NFL Draft as one of the finest defensive backs to suit up in Clemson orange. In 2016, Tankersley was a First-Team All-American, as well as First-Team All-ACC. Check out Tankersley’s NFL Draft Tape courtesy of the ACC Digital Network.      

What They Are Saying: Cordrea Tankersley

Former Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is getting plenty of buzz around the NFL. In this edition of What They Are Saying we look at what is being said about Tankersley on Twitter. #Steelers 2017 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Clemson CB Cordrea Tankersley https://t.co/hZEpxbKK76 #SteeltownUsa pic.twitter.com/Hjv0EPKAIS — SteelTownUsa® (@SteelTownUsa) March 24, 2017 With the #32 pick […]

Who should take Tankersley?

Which NFL team should draft Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley? The crew breaks down his Pro Football Focus numbers and discovers his best option. [protected-iframe id=”1e54b999865360998049f576dcd15021-92644261-87872972″ info=”//delivery.vidible.tv/jsonp/pid=58c1d531ba82aa03f6a98aaf/551439241146fb0d084da456.js” class=”vdb_player vdb_58c1d531ba82aa03f6a98aaf551439241146fb0d084da456″ height=”360″ width=”640″] —video courtesy 120 Sports We are taking orders for our limited edition magazine Mission Accomplished. Remember Clemson’s championship season with this great magazine from the staff […]

Johnson, Tankersley shine at NFL Combine

Clemson stars Cordrea Tankersley and Jadar Johnson concluded Clemson’s time at the NFL Scouting Combine with impressive performances on Monday as the defensive backs were the last to do the on-field workouts in the five-day event at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. Tankersley shined with his opportunity to perform in front of NFL scouts, […]