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Clemson Football: 10 Best Defensive Players – Of the 80’s

By Ben Greeson

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked on the 2 yard line against Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) and safety Jayron Kearse (1) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked on the 2 yard line against Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) and safety Jayron Kearse (1) during the first quarter of the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Fans arrive prior to the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl between the Clemson Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Fans arrive prior to the 2015 CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl between the Clemson Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Chester McGlockton

Chester McGlockton was a man amongst boys when he arrived on Clemson’s campus.

Standing 6’4″ and tipping the scale at just over 300 lbs, McGlockton made an immediate impact on the Clemson defensive line.

Fleet footed, nimble, and mean as a rattle snake, opponents feared McGlockton. McGlockton was a High School All-American as a Tight End/Defensive Lineman at Whiteville High School in Whiteville, NC. During his senior year he led the Whiteville Wolfpack to a 15-0 record, a State Championship, and a USA Today National Ranking.

After a stellar career at Clemson, playing for Danny Ford and ending his career with Ken Hatifield, McGlockton was drafted with the 16th pick of the 1st round in the 1992 draft by the Oakland Raiders. A match was made in heaven.

McGlockton was a no nonsense, physical, street fighter style of defensive tackle and Al Davis couldn’t get him to Oakland fast enough.

A four-time pro bowler, a three-time all pro, McGlockton wreaked havoc in the NFL for 11 seasons. He collected over 500 tackles, 51 sacks and even grabbed four interceptions.

Chester McGlockton passed away on November 30th, 2011 at the age of 42, due to an enlarged heart. His memory will live on in Tiger fans hearts forever.

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