It didn’t take long for Clemson’s three defensive linemen that were potential high NFL Draft picks to hear their names called during the first round Thursday night. The Tigers made history in the process.
The Oakland Raiders selected Clelin Ferrell No. 4 overall. Christian Wilkins went to the Miami Dolphins with the No. 13 pick. The New York Giants drafted Dexter Lawrence at No. 17.
It was the first time Clemson produced three first-round picks in a single draft.
Wilkins was the only one of the three at the actual draft in Nashville, Tennessee. His emotional on-stage celebration nearly knocked over commissioner Roger Goodell.