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Mel Kiper Jr.'s final NFL Draft big board ranks five Clemson players in the top 50, with offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 20 and defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 32. The rankings reflect their strong performances and potential for the upcoming draft.
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, Millerâs 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 heâs 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 Kiperâs positional rankings. also comes in at No. 8 among running backs, adding another offensive name to the mix.
Five Clemson players are ranked in the top 50, including Blake Miller at No. 20 and Peter Woods at No. 32.
Blake Miller plays offensive tackle and is highly regarded for his consistency, experience, and ability to handle pass rushers.
Avieon Terrell is ranked No. 46, Antonio Williams No. 48, and T.J. Parker No. 49 on Mel Kiper's final big board.

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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.
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 Kiperâs final board heading into draft week.
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This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Mel Kiper puts Clemson players in his final 2026 NFL draft Big Board