Clemson Football: 5 Juniors who are sure to declare for the NFL Draft

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 30: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a touchdown against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 16: Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

4. Xavier Thomas

Xavier Thomas may not have had the sophomore season that many Clemson football fans expected, but there’s no doubting his upside heading into his junior year.

Thomas was asked to do some different things as the Tigers transitioned to a 3-3-5 defense last year and also spent a little bit of time injured and in the dog house.

It’s the expectation, though, that Clemson will be moving back to a 4-3 formation and that will give him an opportunity to shine and play the role of edge-rusher.

Many NFL analysts have Thomas as a top-10 prospect in next year’s draft and he has an opportunity to prove to be just that this season.

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