Clemson Football: The only 5 Tigers named unanimous All-Americans

Clemson Football: The only 5 Tigers named unanimous All-Americans in history

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 24: Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers jumps over Sherrod Greene #44 of the South Carolina Gamecocks to score a touchdown during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

5. Christian Wilkins (2018)

We’re going to start our list from most recent and work our way down to the first Tiger in the history of the program to earn the honor.

Christian Wilkins became just the fifth Clemson football player in history to be named a unanimous first-team All-American this season.

Wilkins had 51 total tackles, including 14 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He also rushed for two touchdowns and was the unquestioned leader of the Tigers as they went on to have a perfect 15-0 season that included a National Championship victory over Alabama.

Wilkins was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

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