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ESPN analyst has three Clemson players drafted in first round in 2026
TL;DR
ESPN analyst Peter Schrager predicts three Clemson players will be drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Notable prospects include Blake Miller, T.J. Parker, and Peter Woods.
Key points
- Peter Schrager predicts three Clemson players will be drafted in 2026 NFL Draft
- Blake Miller may be picked by the Houston Texans
- T.J. Parker is projected to go to the Chicago Bears
- Peter Woods is expected to be drafted by the Buffalo Bills
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Clemson is expected to have a presence when the first round of the NFL Draft begins Thursday, though how early the Tigers come off the board depends on which projection you follow.
Peter Schrager sees a more aggressive opening round, including a potential trade involving the Houston Texans moving up for Blake Miller.
âWith three offensive tackles already off the board and a few OT-needy teams coming up, Houston can flip its early Round 3 pick to move up nine spots in Round 1 and get an experienced, reliable right tackle. Miller is steady. And after another OL remake for the Texans, thatâs what they need. Miller is an immediate starter who can help open run lanes and keep C.J. Stroud clean,â Schrager said.
He also has Clemson stars T.J. Parker landing with the Chicago Bears and Peter Woods going to the Buffalo Bills, both tied to clear defensive needs late in the round.
âEdge is a big need for Chicago. The Bears have to find someone to create pressure opposite Montez Sweat. We might see a little push for edge rushers at the end of Round 1, and Chicago could land Parker with the hope that he gets back to his 11-sack production of 2024 (he had five in 2025),â Schrager said.
âBuffalo was 30th against the run last season, averaging 5.1 yards allowed per carry, so it should be considering ways to improve that. Woods â along with Parker, his Clemson teammate â was getting a ton of buzz heading into the 2025 season, and although his production dipped, he has blue-chip upside. Concepcion would also be interesting here, but I think the Bills go defense,â Schrager said.
Other projections are a bit more conservative with Clemsonâs placement. In one ESPN mock, Peter Woods is slotted to the Kansas City Chiefs late in the round, while Miller is paired with the New England Patriots.
âThe ideal scenario for the Chiefs is that one of the top receivers is still available. Since thatâs not the case, adding another defensive lineman would be wise. The Chiefs need depth behind Chris Jones and Omarr Norman-Lott. Woods is an intriguing prospect who should be more than capable of contributing in a rotational role,â ESPNâs Nate Taylor said.
Q&A
Which Clemson players are projected to be drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft?
Peter Schrager projects Blake Miller, T.J. Parker, and Peter Woods as the Clemson players likely to be drafted in the first round.
What teams are interested in drafting Clemson players in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Chicago Bears are expected to draft T.J. Parker, while the Buffalo Bills are projected to select Peter Woods.
Why is Blake Miller considered a valuable pick for the Houston Texans in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Blake Miller is seen as an experienced right tackle who can immediately help the Texans improve their offensive line and protect quarterback C.J. Stroud.