The NFL draft is almost upon us, and the talent at the tune event —the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine — from Clemson certainly did not disappoint.
The Tigers had a slew of former players invited to the combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to work out in front of scouts from across the league. Clemson could have multiple first-round picks for the first time since Bryan Bresee and Myles Murphy were taken back-to-back in the first round in 2023.
So how did some of these prospects from Tigertown perform at the event?
Cade Klubnik
During the fall 2025 preseason, Klubnik was considered one of the top draft prospects of the 2026 class. However, that all came to a halt when Clemson suffered a dismal 7-6 record this past season. But just as uncertainty began to swarm the Texas-native, Klubnik stepped up and proved doubters wrong.
At the combine, the former five-star recruit was very accurate with his passes. He’s starting to turn some heads with his performance, with NFL Network analyst Charles Davis stating he had a “tremendous day.” Sporting News writer Vinnie Iyer also gave the former Clemson quarterback praise with an A grade, putting him in the company of Alabama’s Ty Simpson and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, who also participated in the combine.
Antonio Williams
As one of Clemson’s most proven dynamic playmakers at the wide receiver position over the past four seasons, Williams is an intriguing prospect. He posted a 4.41 time in the 40-yard dash, showing his speed as a downfield threat. Williams can be a potential steal for an NFL team looking for a quality second-round pick.
Blake Miller
Miller has garnered attention as a possible first-round pick on the offensive line for Clemson. Should this happen, it would break a 66-year drought where Clemson has not had an offensive lineman chosen in the first round. In the combine, Miller showed he was a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. Writer Josh Edwards from CBS Sports graded his performance a B, saying he “checked the boxes across the board.”
“He performed well in every area, even if he did not dominate anything in particular,” Edwards said. “Evaluators listed him among the standouts in most workouts, and his jumps were impressive.”
Peter Woods
Woods was a staple of the Clemson defense for three years, wreaking havoc on opposing offenses. At the combine, the former defensive standout for the Tigers did not participate in workouts, but he is expected to showcase his athleticism at Clemson’s Pro Day. Woods has the potential to be a top-20 pick in this year’s draft at best. Many consider him to be one of the best defensive linemen in this year’s class.
T.J. Parker
Parker is continuing to build his case as to why he deserves to be a first-round pick. He put up another impressive showing after his dominant outing at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. He also demonstrated impressive speed with a 4.68-second 40-yard dash at the combine. Whichever team drafts Parker will have a quality piece in their defense for many seasons to come.
DeMonte Capehart
Another former Clemson defensive player who had a solid outing at the combine was Capehart. While he isn’t rated as highly as Parker or Woods, he still had a good day showcasing his athleticism. Capehart blazed through the 40-yard dash with a 4.85-second split. His athleticism score of 85 by the NFL Network places him third among all defensive tackles at the combine. He can very well see his draft stock rise as the draft approaches.
Clemson has produced a ton of NFL standouts, and this class should be no different. It will be interesting to see how this year’s draft class pans out.
