Pete Prisco’s latest Top 100 NFL players list put a familiar Clemson stamp on the league.
Three former Tigers landed on the CBS Sports analyst’s rankings, a strong showing for a program that keeps sending high-end talent into the pros. Trevor Lawrence came in at No.
65, Tee Higgins checked in at No. 89, and Dexter Lawrence landed at No. 91.
Trevor Lawrence led the way as the highest-ranked Clemson alum. The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback put together a breakout season, piling up more than 4,000 passing yards, 29 touchdown passes and nine rushing scores while helping Jacksonville win the AFC South. With a new contract in place, Lawrence is back in the spotlight after taking another step forward in his development.
“He finally flashed the star power in 2025 that many expected when he was the first overall pick in 2021,” Prisco wrote. “Lawrence finished fifth in the MVP voting, but didn’t really get going until Week 8 as he learned yet another new offense.”
Higgins earned his spot after another productive year in Cincinnati, even while missing games. He finished with 59 catches for 846 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns, then picked up his first Pro Bowl selection. The Bengals kept him around for four more years, a move that underscores just how valuable he is to their offense.
Dexter Lawrence rounded out the Clemson trio at No. 91.
The Giants defensive tackle has been a steady force, making three straight Pro Bowls from 2022 through 2024 and earning All-Pro honors in both 2022 and 2023. He also became the first Giants player to make three straight Pro Bowls since Landon Collins from 2016 to 2018.
A season-ending elbow injury in 2024 kept him from adding to that resume, but his place among the league’s best remains clear.
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