T.J. Parker, Clemson Tigers, DE - News, Stats, Bio

ACC Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
UVA	7-1	11-3
DUKE	6-2	9-5
MIAMI	6-2	13-3
GATECH	6-2	9-4
SMU	6-2	9-4
PITT	6-2	8-5
LVILLE	4-4	9-4
WAKE	4-4	9-4
NCST	4-4	8-5
CAL	4-4	7-6
CLEM	4-4	7-6
STNFRD	3-5	4-8
FSU	2-6	5-7
VATECH	2-6	3-9
UNC	2-6	4-8
BC	1-7	2-10
CUSE	1-7	3-9

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Summary

T.J. Parker was a true freshman starter for the Tigers in 2023 and looked destined for big things early in his career. Unfortunately, he didn’t take a substantial step forward over the past two seasons. Parker is a limited athlete off the edge who wins with strength and technique. He projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling defender.

About

2024: Set Clemson single-season FF record (6); tied for second nationally and first among Power Five players
2024: 19.5 TFL, 11.0 sacks -- most by a Clemson defender since Clelin Ferrell (2018)

Strengths

NFL-ready edge setter with great pad level and physicality against the run.
Long-arm bull rush that can collapse pockets; has the build to continue developing that power move.
Productive from Day 1 in college football, starting as a true freshman.

Weaknesses