Clemson Football: The 10 Greatest Tigers of the Danny Ford era

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 28: Retired coach Danny Ford of the Clemson Tigers takes the field during pre-game ceremonies before play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 2009 ACC Football Championship Game December 5, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 16: Fans watch on from the stands before the game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Greatest Clemson football players of Danny Ford era: 7. Perry Tuttle

Perry Tuttle will always be remembered for his performance in the 1982 Orange Bowl that scored him the honor of landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated. At the time, he was the only current Clemson football player to ever be put on the cover of the magazine while still with the program.

Tuttle was absolutely dominant at the wide receiver position and set several records during his time at Clemson, including catching at least one pass in each of his final 32 games with program. He was named a first-team All-American during the 1981 season and was a first-round draft pick (No. 19 overall) by the Bills.

Though he didn’t go on to have the career that many had hoped for in the NFL, Tuttle’s skills and ability at the wide receiver position was unprecedented.

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