Mel Kiper Jr. expanded his final NFL Draft big board this week, increasing his rankings from 25 prospects to a full 150 ahead of the event, which begins Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Clemson football has a strong presence throughout the list, with five players landing inside the top 50. Leading the way is offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 20 overall. After starting for four seasons, Miller’s experience stands out, and his play in 2025 showed more consistency than earlier in his career. Kiper pointed to his ability to stay square against pass rushers, handle counter moves, and still get downfield to contribute in the run game.
Peter Woods also cracked the upper tier, coming in at No. 32 overall. That puts him right on the edge of first-round consideration and highlights how highly he’s viewed at defensive tackle.
The next group of Tigers appears in the 40s. Avieon Terrell checks in at No. 46, followed closely by Antonio Williams at No. 48 and T.J. Parker at No. 49. Each brings a different skill set, giving Clemson representation across multiple positions on that part of the board.
At quarterback, Cade Klubnik is slotted No. 8 in Kiper’s positional rankings. Adam Randall also comes in at No. 8 among running backs, adding another offensive name to the mix.
Looking at the positional breakdown, Woods is ranked as the No. 1 defensive tackle on the board. Terrell is No. 5 among cornerbacks, while Miller sits at No. 6 among offensive tackles. Parker is listed as the No. 9 defensive end, and Williams rounds out the top 10 wide receivers.
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Further down the list, Wade Woodaz is ranked No. 16 at linebacker. DeMonte Capehart comes in at No. 22 among defensive linemen, while Ryan Linthicum holds the same spot among centers. Tristan Leigh is listed as the No. 23 offensive tackle, and Jeadyn Lukus appears at No. 58 among cornerbacks.
With that many names spread across his rankings, Clemson is once again heavily featured on Kiper’s final board heading into draft week.
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