This ESPN analyst is a fan of one particular Clemson draft pick. ESPN’s Matt Miller highlighted his 100 favorite selections of the 2025 NFL Draft (subscription required) and named former Clemson safety R.J. Mickens among them. Mickens was a Day 3 pick of the Los Angeles Chargers, who took him in the sixth round (No. […]
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 […]
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 […]
CLEMSON — R.J. Mickens heard his name called on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Clemson safety was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round with the No. 214 overall pick. An NFL legacy, Mickens recorded 229 tackles (13.5 for loss), seven interceptions, 15 pass breakups and a fumble […]
A number of former Clemson standouts are hoping to hear their names called and see their dreams come true during this year’s NFL Draft. Some of Clemson’s NFL hopefuls drew plenty of praise from their former Tiger teammates leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft (April 24-26, Green Bay, Wisconsin). Check out what Clemson linebacker […]
At least one national analyst believes R.J. Mickens is being somewhat overlooked when it comes to the upcoming NFL Draft. The former Clemson safety spent five years with the Tigers, growing into a key piece of the secondary over his final three seasons. Twice in that span, Mickens earned All-ACC honors. As a super senior […]
The 2025 NFL Draft is almost here – it will get underway in Green Bay, Wisconsin, next Thursday – and a number of Clemson products are hoping to hear their names called and realize their dreams of playing at the next level. Ahead of the draft, ESPN draft analysts Field Yates, Jordan Reid and Matt […]
A national outlet recently identified the best player fit for each team on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Pro Football Focus (PFF) pegged Clemson safety R.J. Mickens as the best fit for the New York Jets. Here’s what PFF’s Mason Cameron had to say regarding why Mickens is the prospect for the Jets […]
Former Clemson safety R.J. Mickens ran the 40-yard dash on Friday, when defensive backs and tight ends worked out at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The 6-foot, 199-pound Mickens recorded an unofficial time of 4.50 seconds on his first 40-yard dash attempt. “That’s a good time,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said during […]
A number of Clemson draft prospects have held their media interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, including tight end Jake Briningstool, linebacker Barrett Carter, safety R.J. Mickens and defensive tackle Payton Page. Check out some of what they’re saying about those media interviews, via Clemson Football and various reporters at […]