Clemson/NFL Draft

NFL draft week is upon us, and the wait is almost over for Clemson football’s pro prospects.  Longtime ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. released his final rankings on Tuesday, and he has two Tigers in the Top 50.  That’s led by projected first-round pick on Thursday, All-ACC cornerback Nate Wiggins, at No. 25.  Next up is a prospect Kiper has called one of his favorites of the draft, with Ruke Orhorhoro at No. 45 overall.  Just outside the Top 100 is All-American linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (108).  The draft gets underway Thursday night in Detroit and runs through Saturday. It airs on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network with an 8 p.m. start Thursday, 7 p.m. start Friday and noon start Saturday (all times EDT).