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 – SEPTEMBER 11: Gaines Adams #93 of the Clemson University Tigers sacks quarterback Reggie Ball #1 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during an Atlantic Coast Conference game on September 11, 2004, at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo By Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

2. Gaines Adams (2006)

Gaines Adams was the second Tiger in history to be named a unanimous first-team All-American.

In 2006, Adams accounted for 51 tackles and 12.5 sacks. He will forever be remembered for a play against Wake Forest where he returned a fumble on a field goal attempt for a touchdown that swung the momentum of the game back in Clemson’s favor.

He went on to be drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Adams died of complications from an enlarged heart at the young age of 26.

Adams was a leader for the Tigers and proved that he was more than capable of dominating collegiate offensive linemen during that 2006 season, as well as the 2005 season before that.

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