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2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report: TJ Parker, DE, Clemson

Get to know TJ Parker, a promising DE from Clemson with impressive athleticism and a strong track record as a pass rusher.
Get to know TJ Parker, a promising DE from Clemson with impressive athleticism and a strong track record as a pass rusher.
  • Name: TJ Parker
  • Position: DE
  • School: Clemson
  • Games viewed: v. SCUN, GAUN, KYLO

Summary: Junior. Starts at DE/OLB. Tall and long-limbed EDGE prospect. Has a lot of raw athleticism and, very productive sophomore season. Good pass rusher and a good run defender. As a pass rusher, he is good. Can bull back opposing OTs, displays good use-of-hands, and takes good angles to the backfield.

Stays in the hunt even when chipped. Can lay some heavy hits on the QB if he gets free. Knock on him is a lacks explosive speed; does not display a quick first step or come off the ball with any twitch. Against the run, he is good.

Can lock out and use his length well to set an edge. Solid open-field tackler, good pursuit to the flat. The motor tends to be up and down; let’s off the gas in pursuit if the RB finds daylight.

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