Chargers GM Says Mickens ‘Not Afraid’ to Mix It Up

Coming back to Clemson for a fifth year paid off for RJ Mickens. The former Clemson safety was drafted in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Draft with pick No. 214. Mickens’ final season with the Tigers was arguably his best, with the defensive back finishing with 75 tackles, six […]

ESPN Analyst on What Mickens Brings to Chargers

The second of three Clemson products selected in the 2025 NFL Draft was R.J. Mickens. The Los Angeles Chargers took Mickens on Day 3 of the Draft, grabbing him in the sixth round with the No. 214 overall pick. After Mickens came off the board, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller discussed what the Chargers are […]

Former Clemson QB Signing Undrafted Free Agent Deal

A former Clemson quarterback reached an undrafted free agent deal after the 2025 NFL Draft concluded Saturday. D.J. Uiagalelei is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Uiagalelei, of course, spent three years at Clemson from 2020-22 before transferring to play at Oregon State in […]

What They’re Saying: Mickens Drafted by Chargers

Clemson’s second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft came Saturday when safety R.J. Mickens was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round with the No. 214 overall pick. After former Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of this year’s NFL Draft, Mickens became the […]

Former Clemson Star Headed Back to First NFL Home

A former Clemson star wide receiver is returning to his first NFL home. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with Mike Williams. It’s reportedly a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. Williams is going back to LA, where he spent the first seven years of his NFL career with […]

Two Former Tigers Listed Among NFL Offseason ‘Dream Scenarios’

Pro Football Focus recently listed “dream scenarios” for every NFL team this offseason. A couple of former Clemson star wideouts – Tee Higgins and Mike Williams – were mentioned among those dream scenarios. PFF sees Higgins returning to the Cincinnati Bengals as one dream scenario for the franchise. Higgins was widely considered the best player […]

Former Clemson Standout Finds New NFL Home

A former Clemson standout has reportedly found a new NFL home. The Chicago Bears have claimed former Tiger offensive lineman Jordan McFadden, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Friday. The move comes just a day after McFadden was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. McFadden was selected by the Chargers in the fifth […]

What They Are Saying: Davis Shines for Rams

Clemson rookies had an outstanding weekend in the NFL and Tyler Davis did the same for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. In this edition of ‘What They Are Saying’ we look at what is being said on X (formerly Twitter) about Davis’ Sunday performance. Sean McVay is loving what he sees from rookie DL […]

Phillips Agrees to Free Agent Deal

Clemson safety Jalyn Phillips will have a chance to win a spot on an NFL roster. The Clemson Insider has confirmed that Phillips has reached an unsigned free agent deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. A respected team leader, Phillips was credited with 187 tackles (5.0 for loss), 14 pass breakups, two interceptions, a sack, […]

ESPN Analyst Gives Final Draft Projection for Wiggins

Draft day is upon us, and many expect one former Clemson star to hear his name called tonight. The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off with the first round beginning at 8 p.m., and Nate Wiggins is widely projected to be a first-round pick by various draft analysts, including ESPN’s Matt Miller. Miller released his final […]