By selecting T.J. Clemmings from Pittsburgh, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed some of the best value in the draft, using the 110th pick to select a player that around draft media was ranked 27th overall by consensus.
As raw as a prospect can be, Clemmings switched from basketball as a junior in high school to football as a defensive end and was recruited to Pitt to play that position. Two years ago, he switched from a pass-rushing position to a pass protection position.
When speaking to gathered media in a conference call, Clemmings said that a "switch flipped" for him when moving to the other side of the ball, and he learned to play much more aggressively.