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

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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CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 15: A general view of Clemson Memorial Stadium prior to the start of the Clemson Tigers’ football game against the Georgia Southern Eagles on September 15, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

5. Bobby Gage

Bobby Gage ties with Jeff Bryant in terms of draft pick selection.

Gage was taken as the No. 6 overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it happened in 1949 nearly four decades before Jeff Bryant.

Gage was a versatile football player who played quarterback, tailback, defensive back and returner. He ultimately retired after two years in the NFL to devote more time with his family and to focus on his growing textile business.

He left the Clemson football program as one of the best Tigers to ever play.

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