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Ferrell focused on the moment, not the NFL

Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell will face a decision on his future after this season.

Three years removed from high school, the redshirt sophomore will be eligible to declare for the 2018 NFL draft, and he is a projected first-round pick according to many pundits.

However, with three regular season games and the postseason still ahead for the Tigers, Ferrell isn’t concerned about the NFL right now. In fact, when asked about his future on Monday, Ferrell said he hasn’t even given it any thought.

“Not at all, man,” he said. “That’s not fair to my teammates or fair to myself.