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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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Nov 6, 2014; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Adam Humphries (13) pushes Wake Forest Demon Deacons cornerback Merrill Noel (7) down during the first quarter at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2014; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Adam Humphries (13) pushes Wake Forest Demon Deacons cornerback Merrill Noel (7) down during the first quarter at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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6. Adam Humphries (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Adam Humphries’ journey to the NFL was similar to Grady Jarrett. Both former Clemson tigers were underrated coming out of college. Humphries was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. The fact that Humphries went undrafted is not necessarily surprising, because of his lack of production. Over his career at Clemson, Adam Humphries caught 127 receptions for 1,097 and 3 touchdowns. While those stats are far from bad, there are some receivers in the draft that surpass that in one season. Humphries had a strong season in 2016, catching 55 passes for 622 yards and two touchdowns.

5. Byron Maxwell (CB) Miami Dolphins

Byron Maxwell has been one of the better corners in the NFL for the past four seasons. Maxwell started his career in Seattle playing in the heralded Legion of Boom (LOB) secondary. During his four seasons in Seattle, Maxwell played in and won a Super Bowl in 2013. Since leaving Seattle after the 2014 season, Byron played for the Eagles in 2015 and is currently a member of the Miami Dolphins. Maxwell had a strong season in 2016, posting 53 total tackles, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles.

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