Top 10 NFL players from Clemson in 2022

#6. Grady Jarrett, DE, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons DE Grady Jarrett makes the top 10 NFL players from Clemson list

Grady Jarrett has been to two Pro Bowls since being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. This is a tremendous return for a player selected in the fifth-round of the NFL Draft. Hard work has been a motif throughout Jarrett’s professional career and it has paid off. A quick pass rusher off the edge, Jarrett has recorded 26.5 sacks in the NFL. His career-best came in 2019 when he hit the QB 7.5 times.

The Falcons rewarded him with a $68 million contract extension and he is now an undisputed starter on defense for the team.

#7. Dexter Lawrence, DT, New York Giants

New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence

There wasn’t a more highly-regarded defensive prospect in high school football than Dexter Lawrence. Clemson pulled off quite the coup when persuading him to join their program, although he hasn’t quite hit the elite level in the NFL.

Since being drafted by the New York Giants in 2019, Lawrence has had a positive impact on the team. In 47 starts he has record 13 sacks and 91 solo tackles. His first three seasons in New York saw him used as an edge rusher, but a switch to nose tackle has brought the best out of him. His 2022 form has been sensational after six games and he's matched his career-best tally of four sacks and one forced fumble.

#8. Christian Wilkins, DT, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins

Christian Wilkins' career began in 2019 with the Miami Dolphins, where he was also used as an edge rusher. Ironically, his best numbers came in his first three seasons, where he collected a total of eight sacks.

2022 and the arrival of Mike McDaniel as coach has seen him move to defensive tackle. The results haven’t shown after six games, with his sack haul standing at zero. His stat sheet gives enough evidence to be confident of a return to form, but 2022 hasn’t been a good year for Wilkins.