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Clemson NFL draft recap: Who is staying and who is turning pro?

The deadline to declare for the 2018 NFL draft was Monday. Clemson had several underclassmen considering turning pro. Here is a look at the decisions that were made:

DE AUSTIN BRYANT

Decision: Returning to school

Notes: It was announced Saturday night at Clemson’s football banquet that Bryant is returning for his senior season. Bryant was exceptional in 2017 — his first year as a starter. The Georgia native started all 14 games and finished with 57 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Bryant was expected to be drafted in the first two rounds had he entered the NFL draft.