Former Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley evoked visions of Babe Ruth Thursday night, “calling his shot” on the team that would eventually draft him.
Beasley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday, the third consecutive year the Tigers have had a first round selection. The Adairsville, Ga., native is Clemson’s all-time sacks leader, and he showed up in Chicago for the draft wearing a suit that featured Falcons’ colors.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, defensive coordinator Brent Venables and defensive ends coach Marion Hobby were in Chicago in support of Beasley, and Swinney said that Beasley called his shot in going to the Falcons.