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Clemson Tigers in the pros: Ranking the 2016 season

By Anthony Messenger

Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) runs with the ball during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) runs with the ball during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sammy Watkins (Clemson) poses for a photo after being selected as the number four overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Buffalo Bills at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sammy Watkins (Clemson) poses for a photo after being selected as the number four overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Buffalo Bills at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Under Dabo Swinney the Clemson Tigers have become one of the elite programs in college football, however, they have also began putting elite players into the NFL as well. 2016 was a strong season for the Clemson alumni in the NFL.

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We are in the thick of the NFL playoffs with divisional round match-ups between the Seahawks and Falcons and the Patriots and Texans this afternoon. There will be a few former Clemson Tigers on hand in each game. Look out for Vic Beasley Jr and Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons; and DJ Reader of the Houston Texans.

For Beasley and Garrett this will be their first appearance in an NFL playoff game. The Falcons are looking to avenge their loss to the Seahawks earlier in the season. DJ Reader and the Texans are also looking to avenge their embarrassing 27-0 loss to the New England Patriots in week 4 of the regular season.

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