Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, CBS Sports spotlighted 50 “under-the-radar players who could shape” the campaign. Several former Clemson Tigers made the list – offensive guard John Simpson of the Baltimore Ravens, defensive tackle D.J. The former All-American at Clemson started 18 total games for the Raiders in 2021 but was mostly a reserve for the team in 2022, starting only a couple of games. The signing came after the Giants traded away former Clemson star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in April. Mukuba spent three seasons at Clemson from 2021-23 before transferring back home to Texas for his fourth and final college campaign.