Two Clemson Players drafted in First Round

Two players from the Clemson University Football Team were selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft last night in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. The Clemson University Athletic Department reports that Vic Beasley, Clemson’s career leader in sacks went eighth overall to the Atlanta Falcons. Selected by the New Orleans Saints with pick 31 was Stephone Anthony, the top tackler on Clemson’s top-ranked defense last year. This marks just the third time Clemson has had two first round selections in the same draft, the first time in 33 years. Following Beasley and Anthony’s selections, it gave the Tigers their 30 NFL Draft selection since Dabo Swinney was hired as head coach. More Clemson players are anticipated to be drafted by NFL teams in the later rounds today and tomorrow. Read more at www.clemsontigers.com.