Clemson Football: Top 10 Highest Ranked Commitments of All-Time

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with the trophy in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 15: Defensive end Da’Quan Bowers #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers checks the scoreboard during the game against the San Francisco 49ers December15, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The 49ers won 33 – 14 (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

2. Da’Quan Bowers

Da’Quan Bowers, a member of the class of 2008, was not just the No. 1 defensive end in the nation, but the No. 1 player in the country, as well.

Bowers’ first couple of years didn’t go as most would have wanted, but he continued to progress and played through an injury his sophomore year.

When it came to his junior season, though, Bowers lived up to the star rating.

He led the nation in sacks and was tied for most tackles for loss. Bowers was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was given the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.

He was drafted in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to medical issues and those- as well as a few other demons- persisted. In May of 2018, Bowers announced a retirement from football.

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