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Clemson Football: Top 10 NFL Draft Picks of All-Time

By Andrew Boardwine

ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 23: Defensive back Terry Kinard #43 of the New York Giants looks back to play the ball against the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Drew Hill #87 during the 1984 NFC Wild Card game at Anaheim Stadium on December 23, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 16-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 23: Defensive back Terry Kinard #43 of the New York Giants looks back to play the ball against the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Drew Hill #87 during the 1984 NFC Wild Card game at Anaheim Stadium on December 23, 1984 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 16-13. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK – APRIL 28: Defensive end Gaines Adams of Clemson University poses for a photo with family and friends after being being drafted fourth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2007 NFL Draft on April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – APRIL 28: Defensive end Gaines Adams of Clemson University poses for a photo with family and friends after being being drafted fourth overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2007 NFL Draft on April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) /

2. Gaines Adams

As we said earlier, age will take precedent in this ranking.

Tied with Sammy Watkins is Gaines Adams, who was also taken with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Adams was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 draft.

He played three seasons in the NFL before dying way too young of a heart condition in 2010.

Adams will always be remembered as one of the best defensive ends to ever play for the Clemson football program.

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