Clemson Football: 3 teams who will regret passing on Isaiah Simmons

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 27: Isaiah Simmons #LB34 of the Clemson Tigers speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

The Clemson football fanbase had to wait a little longer than they would’ve liked to hear Isaiah Simmons’ name called during the 2020 NFL Draft.

Former Clemson football LB/S Isaiah Simmons was selected with the No. 8 overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2020 NFL Draft Thursday night.

Simmons, the most versatile defensive prospect in the draft, has the ability develop into an All-Pro at the next level.

There’s a spot on the field that he can’t line up and be successful and his freakish athleticism- combined with his physicality- will allow him to be a mainstay with the Cardinals.

Here’s a look three teams who’ll regret passing on the talented Clemson football linebacker.

3. Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions had the No. 3 overall pick and there was a little bit of thought that they could go after Simmons.

Instead, they chose to make the safe pick and take the No. 1 overall cornerback in the draft in Jeffrey Okudah.

You can’t fault the Lions too much for addressing a need in their defensive backfield with an extremely talented cornerback, but Simmons has a much higher ceiling than many understand and I think we’ll see the Lions look back and wish they had selected Simmons right there because of what he means for the future of the NFL defense.

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