Prior to 2017, Clemson had just one quarterback taken in the first round of an NFL Draft. That was legendary quarterback Steve Fuller, who selected No. 23 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1979 draft.
However, with Lawrence’s No. 1 overall selection by Jacksonville on Thursday, coupled with Houston taking Deshaun Watson with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2017 draft, the Tigers have now had two top 12 selections in the last five drafts.
To add to the argument, some already believe D.J. Uiagalelei has an opportunity to be the next No.