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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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4. Andre Branch (DE) Miami Dolphins

Andre Branch is the second member of the Miami Dolphins defense to make this list. Branch was the number one recruit in the country coming out of high school, however, he did not experience the same good fortune coming out of college. Branch was selected with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. In 2016, Branch posted a career high in tackles with 49, he also recorded 5.5 sacks on the year.

3. Bashaud Breeland (CB) Washington Redskins

Bashaud Breeland has been a mainstay in the Redskins secondary since he landed in Washington. The former Clemson Tiger has to face some of the best wide receivers in the NFL in divisional foes Dez Bryant and Odell Beckham Jr. In the last game of the season against the New York Giants, the Redskins had a chance to clinch their second consecutive playoff birth, however, a late interception thrown by Kirk Cousins squashed those hopes. Breeland was impressive in 2016 recording 73 total tackles, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

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