Predicting ratings of Clemson football's top 5 players in College Football 26

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A projected 93 overall rating at No. 3 on the Tigers' list of top players heading into the EA Sports College Football 26 video game? That's how good I think this roster is.

TJ Parker would be the best defender on 99 percent of teams in college football, but because he shares the defensive line with potentially the No. 1 overall NFL Draft prospect for 2026, he comes in at No. 3 on the Tigers and No. 2 on Clemson's defense, in terms of player ratings.

Parker had an incredible sophomore season with the Tigers, recording 57 total tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks which followed up an impressive freshman season in 2023.

Now, with two elite seasons under his belt, he's projected to be a top-10 pick in next April's NFL Draft and I think he's one of the best defensive linemen the new EA Sports game has to offer.

If you choose to play with Clemson, utilizing two elite defensive linemen will be fun.