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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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Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) runs after a catch and is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Bacarri Rambo (30) during the first quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

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8. Dwayne Allen (TE) Indianapolis Colts:

Allen is in his 5th season in the NFL. With Colby Fleener leaving the Colts for the New Orleans Saints in the off-season, Allen became Andrew Luck’s number one option at tight-end. Dwayne Allen logged 35 receptions (career high), 406 yards (career high), and 6 touchdowns this season. Next season, the Colts must sure up their offensive line to give Andrew Luck time to throw. The healthier Luck is the better Allen’s productivity will be.

7. Grady Jarrett (DT) Atlanta Falcons

Coming out of Clemson, Grady Jarrett was not high on many NFL draft boards, ultimately falling to 137th overall pick in the fifth round of the draft. The biggest knock on Jarrett was his size, at 6’0, 305 pounds the former Clemson Tigers standout was much smaller than the other defensive tackle prospects. Since coming to Atlanta, Grady Jarrett has been nothing but productive. In his rookie season Jarrett recorded 24 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and one sack. This season, Jarrett improved upon those numbers racking up 48 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and three sacks.

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