Clemson 2026 NFL Draft Player Preview: T.J. Parker
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Position: EDGE
Height: 6’4”
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Weight: 263
40 yd Dash: 4.68
Shuttle Time: Unavailable
Vertical Jump: 34”
Broad Jump: 10’0”
Bench Press: Unavailable
College Performance: Originally a 4-star recruit, Parker is probably the closest to living up to the hype of recent members of the Tigers’ DL. After arriving on campus Parker established himself as a starter and followed it up with an All-American year as a Sophomore. But like the rest of the defensive line, 2025 was a setback. Poor execution and inconsistent effort were hallmarks of the DL in 2025. Parker showed great quickness during his time at Clemson, but tended to have success when he could get a head of steam up. He never developed second or third pass rushing moves and teams keyed in on that in 2025, though it was difficult given his physical traits. His effort to chase was also noteworthy, he often made plays at the second level as a chaser.
NFL Projections: Parker’s success will come from an ability to develop additional pass rush moves to counter NFL lineman. He may see limited success with his current ability, but those additional moves are key. Parker’s motor and drive will be an asset to help bridge the gap as he develops that ability. With his late first round/early second round grade it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Parker go to a team where he can start as a depth piece and develop into a starter.