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Clemson Football: 8 potential first-rounders for Tigers in 2021 NFL Draft class

By Andrew Boardwine

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Cornerback Derion Kendrick #1 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Cornerback Derion Kendrick #1 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

6. Derion Kendrick

Derion Kendrick made the move to cornerback last spring and took the position by the reins.

Kendrick steps into his junior season with an opportunity to prove his NFL skill and make a major impact for Clemson football.

Kendrick has all the qualities to be an elite NFL cornerback: Speed, Cover ability, agility, physicality and confidence.

It will be about putting it all together this season.

If he can do that, there’s no reason to believe that the junior couldn’t become a top-three CB prospect and declare early with a first-round grade.

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