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Micah Fleming made the long trip from Alabama to check out Clemson. The 2027 cornerback out of Thompson (Alabaster, AL), was one of many rising high school juniors to visit on Saturday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 22

Clemson’s Parker Ranked as Top-Three Edge Defender Nationally

With the 2024 college football campaign in the books, Pro Football Focus (PFF) has been ranking the best returning players at each position heading into the 2025 season.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / March 21

Where PFF ranks TJ Parker among the nation's top edge defenders

Clemson's defense has star power on the defensive line. After recently ranking Peter Woods as the nation's No. 1 interior defender, PFF slotted T.J. Parker as the No.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 18

Veteran OL Has High Praise for Heldt

It didn’t take long for defensive end Will Heldt to make his presence felt on the practice field at Clemson. The transfer from Purdue was signed in December to help bolster the spot at end opposite T.J.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 9

Allen Names Clemson Players That Have Caught His Eye

Which Clemson players have caught Tom Allen’s eye early on? The Tigers’ new defensive coordinator met with the media this past Wednesday and was asked who has surprised or stood out to him so far this spring.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

Looking Ahead: 2025 Clemson DE Room

One could very well argue that the weak link on the Clemson defense last season was defensive end. Make no mistake, T.J. Parker was a menace on one side, particularly over the back half of the season.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / January 28

Three Tigers ranked in Top 25 impact players for 2025

Tom Allen will have some talented and impactful standouts to work with in 2025. On3 ranked the Top 25 most impactful players for the 2025 season, and three of Allen's new defenders made the list.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 25

ESPN Ranks 3 Tigers Among Top 100 Players of 2024

With the latest college football campaign in the books, ESPN ranked the top 100 players of the 2024-25 season. Three Clemson stars made the list, including sophomore defensive end T.J.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / January 22

Three Tigers ranked in ESPN Top 100 players of the season

Three Clemson Tigers made ESPN's Top 100 players of the 2024 season. T.J. Parker leads the way at No. 46 overall. "As good as any defender in the country over the second half of the season, Parker utterly dominated Clemson's last six games on the D-line, in which he racked up 6 sacks, 12.5 tackles f

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 19

Clemson Tigers Football Star Defender Will Be in Mix for Future No. 1 Pick

Expectations for the Clemson Tigers are going to be sky-high during the 2025 college football season. Despite winning 10 games and taking home the ACC Championship again in 2024, it was clear there was a gap between them and the top programs in the nation.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 16

Tigers Share Teammates, Coaches They Were Thankful for in ‘24

There was plenty of thanksgiving this past weekend as the Clemson football team put a bow on the 2024 season. During the annual Clemson football banquet on Saturday, various Tigers expressed gratitude for fellow members of the program.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 27

Clemson Star Confirms His Return

The sophomore phenom is coming back for Year 3. Clemson defensive end TJ Parker took a strong freshman season and upped the ante with a dominant year in 2024.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / December 21

Clemson Tigers Edge Rusher T.J. Parker Focused on Pressuring Quinn Ewers

The Clemson Tigers are getting set to face the Texas Longhorns in what should be an exciting matchup in the first-round of the College Football Playoff. It has been a long season thus far for the Tigers, and they are hoping to stay alive in the newly reformatted CFP.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 20

Parker, Tigers have to Make Ewers Uncomfortable

CLEMSON – Clemson drew the 12-seed in the first round of the College Football Playoff and is heading to Austin, Texas to face the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / December 18

Several Clemson players in ESPN's College Football Playoff standouts ranking

Five Clemson players made the ESPN Top 50 players for the College Football Playoff. That's led by T.J. Parker at No. 17 overall. "The sophomore defensive end made a huge impact along the Tigers' front, with 19 tackles for loss to rank No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 17

Parker Reaping Rewards of Hard Work

CLEMSON — In a year of ups and downs for Clemson’s defense, defensive end T.J. Parker has been a consistent playmaker for the 12th-seeded Tigers. In his freshman year in 2023, Parker contributed 5.5 sacks, tying senior linebacker Jeremiah Trotter for the team lead.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Clemson Strikes First After Parker Strip-Sack

CHARLOTTE – The Clemson defense came out and kicked the door down, striking first in the ACC Chamnpionship. Defensive end TJ Parker continued his dominant season, flying past No.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 4

Watch: T.J. Parker Sacks From The 2024 Season | Clemson Defensive End

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / December 2

Watch: T.J. Parker 2024 Regular Season Highlights | Clemson Defensive End

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / November 30

Watch: Clemson's T.J. Parker Strips LaNorris Sellers

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 22

Parker was in 'the Zone' in Clemson's win at Pitt

CLEMSON — T.J. Parker had a career day in Clemson’s win over Pitt last week. The sophomore recorded four sacks, five tackles for loss, seven tackles, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / November 18

Clemson Tigers Edge Rusher Receives Accolades for Impressive Performance

The Clemson Tigers were able to keep their playoff hopes alive, as they defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers in a closer than expected matchup. With the Panthers being without their starting quarterback, this game felt like it was going to be somewhat easy for the Tigers as a double-digit favorite.