Clemson's NFL prospects step closer to championship goals
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Clemson, in Atlanta. Wilkins is grateful for the journey he has taken during his final college season. But he says he hasn’t reached his destination yet. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game between Georgia Tech and Clemson, in Atlanta. Wilkins is grateful for the journey he has taken during his final college season. But he says he hasn’t reached his destination yet. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)

Jan. 03, 2019 12:32 PM EST
Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) holds Layton Horner on his shoulders as they enter the main area during a hospital visit at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. The Clemson Tigers will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Cotton Bowl this coming Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) holds Layton Horner on his shoulders as they enter the main area during a hospital visit at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. The Clemson Tigers will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Cotton Bowl this coming Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Dec. 27, 2018 05:44 PM EST
File-This Nov. 24, 2018, file photo shows Clemson's Christian Wilkins doing the Heisman pose after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, in Clemson, S.C. Wilkins is here to put a smile on your face, whether you like it or not. For four seasons, Wilkins has been bringing the jokes, zingers and sneaky pinches on the bottom at Clemson. The 300-pound All-America defensive tackle famously celebrated the Tigers’ 2016 national championship with a split and flashed a Heisman pose after a touchdown run this season. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

File-This Nov. 24, 2018, file photo shows Clemson's Christian Wilkins doing the Heisman pose after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, in Clemson, S.C. Wilkins is here to put a smile on your face, whether you like it or not. For four seasons, Wilkins has been bringing the jokes, zingers and sneaky pinches on the bottom at Clemson. The 300-pound All-America defensive tackle famously celebrated the Tigers’ 2016 national championship with a split and flashed a Heisman pose after a touchdown run this season. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Dec. 27, 2018 05:01 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) blocks for quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Atlanta. Hyatt, a four-year starter who’s played the most snaps in Clemson history, is the anchor of an offensive line that’s helped the team rush for an all-time single-season record 3,588 yards. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Clemson offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) blocks for quarterback Trevor Lawrence during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Atlanta. Hyatt, a four-year starter who’s played the most snaps in Clemson history, is the anchor of an offensive line that’s helped the team rush for an all-time single-season record 3,588 yards. (AP Photo/Jon Barash, File)

Jan. 03, 2019 12:48 PM EST
FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) reacts after sacking Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Bryant, Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins lead a front four on a defense that leads the country with 52 sacks and 108 tackles for loss. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) reacts after sacking Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas. Bryant, Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins lead a front four on a defense that leads the country with 52 sacks and 108 tackles for loss. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Jan. 03, 2019 12:48 PM EST
FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell covers his ears as a teammate speaks during a news conference at the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. The talented defensive end is near the top of most mock NFL drafts and was a first-round candidate this time a year ago when he announced he would return to school for a shot at another crown. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

FILE - In this July 19, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Clelin Ferrell covers his ears as a teammate speaks during a news conference at the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference college football media day in Charlotte, N.C. The talented defensive end is near the top of most mock NFL drafts and was a first-round candidate this time a year ago when he announced he would return to school for a shot at another crown. The second-ranked Tigers take on No. 1 Alabama for the national title on Monday night, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Jan. 03, 2019 12:30 PM EST
Clemson celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Clemson celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Dec. 29, 2018 08:18 PM EST
Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) holds up the trophy as the team celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant (7) holds up the trophy as the team celebrates their 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the NCAA Cotton Bowl semi-final playoff football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. Clemson won 30-3. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Dec. 29, 2018 08:28 PM EST