Christian Wilkins left campus as one of the more decorated Tiger defenders in school history -- his status as a leader on two national-championship and four Playoff teams doesn’t hurt his stock either.
Wilkins emerges on top of an ultra-talented Clemson defensive tackle group in the ACC era, edging past the Perry brothers.
Here’s a couple more Tigers who were in consideration for a top-5 spot:
Carlos Watkins (2012-16): First-team All-America in 2016, two-time first-team All-ACC, top-10 school single-season in sacks (10.5), fourth-round NFL draft pick (Houston Texans).
Rob Bodine (1989-91): First-team All-America in 1991, two-time first-team All-ACC, top-5 in school single-season TFLs (27; led nation in 1991), top-10 in career TFLs (48).