Several former Clemson football standouts will be waiting anxiously to hear their names called Thursday night as the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off. Trenton Simpson was selected in 2023, but 2025 could prove to be a make-or-break season for the Baltimore Raven.
Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page and linebacker Barrett Carter participated in drills Thursday at the NFL Draft Combine. Tight end Jake Briningstool and safety RJ Mickens will perform at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday. Briningstool took questions from the podium on Thursday.
On-field workouts at the 2025 NFL Draft Combine begin Thursday in Indianapolis. Representing Clemson will be defensive lineman Payton Page and linebacker Barrett Carter. Carter spoke to the media on Wednesday to talk about his opportunity to impress NFL personnel.
Clemson lost left tackle Elyjah Thurmon on the first play against Pittsburgh and Sammy Brown to a targeting call; both were already subbing in for injured starters. Brown's dismissal left a linebacker unit to survive with limited experience and Carter shouldering a heavy load in Pittsburgh.
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National Average Rating
The National Average Rating is a proprietary formula that calculates an
industry-wide aggregate rating for each recruiting prospect. The formula includes
publicly listed grades, scores, ratings and rankings by national recruiting services,
along with a Clemson Sports Talk rating. Combining the data provides a rating for each prospect,
which is then normalized to fit the Clemson Sports Talk Rating 100-point scale.
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Clemson Sports Talk Rating
99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)
Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker
at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American
with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.
90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)
Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250
national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor
at the collegiate level with high professional potential.
80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)
Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect.
Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career.
Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.
70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)
Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential
contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development.
Professional potential is low.
