It feels like we're talking about Clemson football hype coming from different sources and outlets every single day now and Phil Steele just joined the mix.
The author of one of the best preview magazines on the market just released his preseason All-American teams ahead of the 2025 season and Clemson was heavily represented.
In fact, Steele selected seven different Tigers on his three preseason All-American teams.
Clemson is well-represented on Phil Steele's annual Preseason All-America squads.
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) June 18, 2025
- First Team: Cade Klubnik, T.J. Parker, Peter Woods
- Second Team: Blake Miller, Avieon Terrell
- Third Team: Antonio Williams, Wade Woodaz
The first-teamers weren't exactly shocking as Cade Klubnik is widely considered the best returning quarterback in the country after passing for over 3,600 yards with 36 touchdowns and six interceptions last season. Many believe he'll be a Heisman finalist and the first quarterback selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
TJ Parker and Peter Woods round out Clemson's representation on the first team as the duo that helps make up the best defensive line in college football. They, too, are projected top-10 picks.
The second team was represented by Blake Miller and Avieon Terrell. I've seen some mock drafts with Miller going in the first round and most have Terrell in that range. The latter might end up being the top cornerback in the country in 2025.
Lastly, the third-team was highlighted by Antonio Williams and Wade Woodaz. Williams is one of the best receivers in the country and arguably the best in the ACC heading into the 2025 season and Woodaz has to be considered a first-team All-ACC selection at linebacker. These two guys could easily make the second or first teams.
Honestly, these teams could have even more Tigers as I believe Sammy Brown, Bryant Wesco Jr., and T.J. Moore could legitimately make massive leaps in 2025.
This team is absolutely loaded heading into 2025 and the experts agree.