[Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Stringer]. Whether or not Klubnik can contend right away for Clemsons starting job remains to be seen, but hes got a lot in common at similar career stages with Lawrence and Uiagalelei. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Uiagalelei fall on E.J. He could've easily been No. Featuring some of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time, the best Clemson QBs include 2018 CFP National Champion and #1 overall NFL Draft pick Trevor Lawrence, as well as Charlie Whitehurst, DeShaun Watson and former Clemson stars such as Steve Fuller and Tajh Boyd. He didn't just throw for over 2,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in a season like Dantzler. Swinney can come across as a bit eccentric, but the man knows how to recruit. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 1 recruit): 13,908 yards. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Southern Californian beat Boston College 34-28 in his first college start the week before. Fuller finished his career . Hewas the MVP of the championship game. Khalil Barnes (Athens, Ga.) was a multi-time player-of-the-year honoree in his district in Georgia, and Kylen Webb (Tampa, Fla.) was a multi-position and multi-sport athlete at Florida's Sumner High School. Uiagalelei, who inherited the Tigers offense from Trevor Lawrence. Through the years, several signal-callers have left their mark on the Clemson football program during their time in a Tiger uniform. Woodrow Dantzler (1999-2001) This dual-threat QB made NCAA history in a Tiger uniform by becoming the first quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards and pass for over 2,000 yards in the same. Several former Clemson players participating in today's NFC Championship between the 49ers-Eagles and the AFC Championship Bengals-Chiefs can clinch a spot in Super Bowl LVII. Lawrence, arguably the most hyped high school recruit in history, played at Clemson as an 18-year-old true freshman, and just turned 19 when he assumed full-time starter duties for the Tigers. The star QB also gave the Tigers their first BCS bowl win, and he still holds the program career-record for both passing yards (11,904) and passing touchdowns (107). Lawrence still had a great college career, though, and did fulfill one prediction: He was the first-overall draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tahj Boyd, Deshaun Watson, Trevor Lawrence, and D.J. The team with the worst record the previous year picks first, the next-worst team second, and so on. The draft rules were last updated in 2009. No Division-I athlete had previously notched 20 passing touchdowns and 20 home runs in the same year. Eric Mac (). Whitehurst is perhaps best remembered for his many years as a backup quarterback in the NFL, which led to his iconic nickname, "Clipboard Jesus." 4 without giving credit to another great Clemson QB, Steve Fuller (1975-1978), Fuller?s number was brought out of retirement specifically for Watson, who also wore #4 in high school, To honor his legacy, a shoulder patch was added to DW4?s jersey pic.twitter.com/6tA1lVPT70, Clemson Uniform Tracker (@ClemsonUniforms) September 8, 2020. It was that year he beat out current Clemson quarterbacks coach Brandon Streeter for the job. "Ranking starting quarterbacks by perceived leadership". Then he came down (to the All-American Bowl) and made it look just as easy. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Uiagalelei will be considered one of the 10 best Clemson quarterbacks ever. 4) and was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Clemson Ring of Honor in 1994. January 28, 2012. He was drafted 23rd overall by the Kansas City Chiefs and played four years with the organization before ending up with the Chicago Bears, who would win a Super Bowl with him on the roster. A talented quarterback whose team didnt win on the field typically isnt regarded all that highly in the minds of a fan base. Featuring some of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time, the best Clemson QBs include 2018 CFPNational Champion and#1 overall NFL Draft pick Trevor Lawrence, as well asCharlie Whitehurst,DeShaun Watson and former Clemson stars such asSteve Fuller and Tajh Boyd. On top of that, Watson won two Davey O'Brien awards, two Manning awards, an ACC Player of the Year and ACC Athlete of the Year twice. the starter last year . Addison was playing in a time period that tailored to the run and saw an advantage to the defense, much like the game today has a built-in advantage to the offense. Fuller finished his career with 4,201 yards passing and 22 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. Williams also led Clemson to four consecutive bowl games. Don't remember anything about the game except I'm sure it was tickets given to my folks, from folks who'd been at Clemson forever and had 50-yard line seats. His awareness, we saw a lot of that in the game on Saturday, just how he was able to keep his eyes downfield and find open receivers. We're willing to bet that D.J. Rivals considered him the best traditional quarterback recruit in the country. Pat Crain was drafted in 1964 by the Houston Oilers (118th overall) and by the Chicago Bears (23rd overall). The most watched position on the field is going to be quarterback. [1][A 1] Each NFL franchise seeks to add new players through the annual NFL Draft. Hes a Texas high school football legend and well see what the next chapter of his journey is.. Clemsons growing legacy of quarterbacks doesnt appear to be falling off any time soon. Harper is fifth in program history for career passing touchdowns (42) and sixth for passing yards (5,762). 42 overall and as. ?Harper bridged the gap for the Tigers. Clemson has offered a couple of quarterbacks in the 2022 class in four-star Ty Simpson of Martin (Tenn.) Westview and Braden Davis of Middletown (Del.). He was the second athlete to have his number retired, however, he granted Deshaun Watson the privilege to don the No. He threw 20 touchdowns that year. Raw meat left out at night. If not for his issues with interceptions, he might be higher on this list. Vizzina, arguably one of the best quarterback prospects in the country and a Top-50 talent overall, has been Clemson's lone target at the position since the beginning of the year. Before Swinney, the Clemson Tigers had won one national championship, and that was in 1981. Do you have a sports website? Once the AFL officially merged with the NFL in 1970, the "Common Draft" simply became the NFL Draft.[2][4][5]. Lawrence was the only four-year starter of the three, starring at Cartersville (Georgia) High School, while Uiagalelei led his St. John Bosco (California) squad to be recognized as the national champion by several outlets when he was a senior. AP Photo/John Bazemore The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft begins April 29. This guy owned the dance floor at the reception and there were usually a few ladies around him. Tech. Well kick off this list with a name many Clemson football fans were probably not around to see play. 6 Volunteers (27-14) to conclude the 2003 season. Of the Tigers selected in the NFL Draft, twenty-one have been selected to a Pro Bowl, and twenty-five share a combined thirty-one Super Bowl championship rings. No, he did not live up to "Heisman" expectations, and everyone saw his struggles last year. He led the Tigers to a perfect 15-0 season and national championship as a true freshman and nearly repeated his act as a sophomore with an impressive 14-1 mark in year two. Gary Barnes was drafted in 1962 by the New York Titans (69th overall) and by the Green Bay Packers (41st overall). List of National Football League career quarterback wins leaders References [ edit] ^ Wertheim, Jon; Sommers, Sam (February 3, 2016). Stroud and Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett. Lets take a stroll down memory lane with a look at the 15 greatest quarterbacks in the history of the Clemson football program. It includes every starting quarterbackthroughout Clemson Tigers history, including current quarterbacks and past ones. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. After he took over for Kelly Bryant as a true freshman, he didn't look back. This big-time quarterback prospect from Pennsylvania is planning a return trip to Tiger Town soon. Harper broke numerous records throughout this time under center. First off, he was a winner. The game really slows down for Cade Klubnik. List of Clemson Starting Quarterbacks (1953 - 2012) - Tiger Boards Archive Forum - TigerNet List of Clemson Starting Quarterbacks (1953 - 2012) storage This topic has been archived - replies. Jordan was one of the first major dual-threat quarterbacks to lead a Clemson offense. Who are the greatest quarterbacks in Clemson Tigers history? He owns a 32-10-2 mark as the starting quarterback for the Tigers and guided the Orange and White to three consecutive ACC titles. Heres what its latest listing says, Rodents all over. Led his team to two straight titles in the states largest class, finishes out as an All-American with the All-American Bowl, then throws three touchdowns in the game. The Georgia native was the last starting quarterback for Tommy Bowden as head coach and the first for Swinney when he took over in the interim. Visit ESPN to view the Clemson Tigers team roster for the current season Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. When someone brings up the most memorable plays in Clemson football lore, they typically include a historically-great quarterback. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It almost goes without saying that to be a successful team, you need a reliable quarterback. He was inducted into the Clemson Hall of . We went from seeing offenses run an option attack that had little-to-no passing to a pro-style attack that featured a balance of both rushes and passes. Who determines how the invite list for the NFL Scouting Combine? See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. . Once spring football starts in less than two months, Klubnik will have a chance to begin learning Clemsons system and compete as one of the Tigers signal callers. Two of Clemson's three signees at safety in the class of 2023 joined the program as midyear enrollees. "There was incredible processing, along with jaw-dropping throws and risk-taking that could lead to turnover variance. The NFL solicits input from all 32 teams on draft-eligible players, which is then based on to the Player Selection Committee, made up of the Directors of both the National and BLESTO scouting services, as well as members of various NFL player personnel departments. Watson won a national title and was the MVP of the national championship game, just like Lawrence. Including the sophomore, the Tigers will have five quarterbacks on the roster: three scholarship and two walk-ons. Under his leadership in 1981, the Tigers went from preseason unranked to 12-0 and National Champions. That being said, his rushing skills led the Tigers to a lot of success. The best in Clemson history. Thirty-six Tigers have been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, with the most recent being Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne in 2021. Here is a ranking of LSU's starting quarterbacks of the 21st century: 13. Manuel's list of top-five ACC quarterbacks heading into 2021? Had this list been written a little less than a decade ago, he would be the consensus No. No. 3 Florida State (26-10), the infamous beatdown in Columbia over the Gamecocks (63-17), and a Peach Bowl triumph over Phillip Fulmer's No. From Tajh Boyd finding DeAndre Hopkins on 4th-and-16 to lead the Tigers on a victory drive over LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, to Woody Dantzler hitting Rod Gardner on a 50-yard miracle pass on third down to set up a win over in-state rival South Carolina, to Deshaun Watson throwing a game-winning touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow in the waning seconds of the National Championship game against Alabama, quarterbacks make a lasting impact. 202 completions (51.4 percent) for 2,617 yards. The Cavaliers were up 35-18 with just 3:06 left in the third quarter, but Addison and led a huge comeback on the way to a 40-35 victory. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Clemson has had at least one player selected by 29 NFL franchises since 2003. The award is given annually to the nation's most outstanding football player. Where does Clemson's D.J. Here are the schools which have the most Heisman Trophy winners, led by Ohio State, Oklahoma and Notre Dame with seven each. A: NAME: . Addison was selected to the All-ACC team and was named the S.C. Collegiate Athlete of the Year in 1966. And to think, he's only third on this list. He started a total of 27 consecutive games for the Tigers and was named a third-team All-American in 1978, as well as the QB on the All-ACC team in both 1977 and 1978. Fuller had plenty of success as well, as he won back-to-back ACC Player of the Year awards in 1977 and 1978. By: Staff Reports, With the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine getting underway this week, a former Clemson football standout weighed in on the ACCs best draft prospects, including Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy. Tyson is now a four-time member of the All-ACC Academic Basketball team. As a senior in 2008, he led the ACC in passing yards, touchdowns and completion percentage. Lowndes Shingler was drafted in 1961 by the Oakland Raiders (68th overall) and by the Dallas Cowboys (156th overall). It would be difficult to leave off the guy who led the Tigers to their first National Championship victory. Jordan was the MVP of the Orange Bowl win over Nebraska that locked up the national title for Clemson. DJ Uiagalelei needs to be given the benefit of the doubt. Theres certainly elite pass rushers that hes going to face in the ACC, let alone practice. He only spent two years playing football at Clemson as he went after an MLB career. Clemsons NCAA tournament chances drop after losing streak, Lincoln Riley as Clemson offensive coordinator wouldve been awesome, he says, Clemson football deeply saddened after death of former player Kaleb Boateng. Lawrence was first-team All-ACC twice and first-team All-American once. I think we could see that show up a bit more when he arrives at Clemson because he is going to be under pressure. He paced Clemson to a 19-4-1 record in his final two seasons as the starting quarterback. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It's too soon for him to make this list, but we're sure he'll become a legend under Brandon Streeter's guidance. This dual-threat QB made NCAA history in a Tiger uniform by becoming the first quarterback to rush for over 1,000 yards and pass for over 2,000 yards in the same season. In addition to the different ways we judge the quarterback position, it also has to be noted that quarterbacks have changed over the years. Well, other than Peyton Manning back in the day. Hes got a lot in common with those guys when you look at the resume. 9 DeChane Cameron (1988-'91): Also, like Eppley, Cameron is a very underrated quarterback in Clemson history. Playoff participants are sequenced after non-playoff teams, based on their round of elimination (wild card, division, conference, and Super Bowl). Langston Hughes High School (Fairburn, Ga.) four-star Prentiss "Air" Noland is set to attend the Tigers' junior day on March 11. Fuller started 27 consecutive games for the Tigers during his career and earned ACC Player of the Year honors in both 1977 and 1978. He spent some time with the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons before winning an Arena Bowl in his professional career, which is something. Here is a complete list of every Heisman Trophy winner since 1935 andthe players that finished second and third each season. Of course, since Swinney and his recruits took over, some of those records have fallen. NFL Players By Position - Quarterback. Known as Clipboard Jesus for his sideline talents in the NFL, Whitehurst is fondly remembered for going a perfect 4-0 against Lou Holtz's South Carolina Gamecocks. He's brought in some of the best quarterbacks in Clemson history, including the golden-haired Trevor Lawrence and dual-threat Deshaun Watson. The latter just completed his first season with the NFLs Jacksonville Jaguars. Clemson forward named Skip Prosser Award winner, Came From Nothing: Top Alabama prospect, Clemson DL target looking to be perfect, No. 1 on this list if not for Had Lawrence stuck around for another season, he probably would have topped this list, but who can say no to being picked at the top of the first round of the NFL Draft? Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Teams that did not make the playoffs are ordered by their regular-season record, with any remaining ties broken by strength of schedule. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Clemson Tigers School History Seasons: 121 (1902 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 769-461-44 Conferences: ACC, Southern, Ind Conf. It will be the first visit to Clemson for Noland, a top-120 national prospect in the 2024 . Clemson will soon play host to a highly regarded and heavily sought-after quarterback prospect from the Peach State. Don King, 1953-55Charles Bussey, 1956Bill Barbary, 1957Harvey White, 1958-59Lowdes Shingler, 1960Joe Anderson, 1961-62Jim Parker, 1963Jimmy Bell, 1964Thomas Ray, 1965-66Jimmy Addison, 1967Billy Ammons, 1968Tommy Kendrick, 1969-71Ken Pengitore, 1972-73Mark Fellers, 1974Willie Jordan, 1975Steve Fuller, 1976-78Billy Lott, 1979Homer Jordan, 1980-82Mike Eppley, 1983-84Rodney Wiliams, 1885-88Chris Morocco, 1989DeShane Cameron, 1990-91Richard Moncrief, 1992Louis Solomon, 1992Patrick Sapp, 1992-94Neal on Greene, 1994-97Brandon Streeter, 1998-99Woody Dantzler, 1999-01Willie Simmons, 2002Charles Whitehurst, 2002-05Will Proctor, 2006Cullen Harper, 2007-08Kyle Parker, 2009-10Tach Boyd, 2011-12if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'tigernet_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_4',154,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-tigernet_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Randy Anderson started the first few games in 85. "Smith's breakout season reminded me of the mid-career performances of two quarterbacks Smith played behind, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning," Rosenthal writes. the best quarterback in the ACC has been at Clemson. One of his biggest advantages is his mobility. He put on a show this year."The 5-11, 170-pound Brown became Clemson's third Greenville High signee in two years after a senior season that saw him produce 59 receptions for 937 yards and 12 . Seeing $2 Bills? The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He threw for over 4,000 yards and rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2015. A team co-captain, Tyson is having his best season in a Clemson uniform, leading the Tiger in points (15.7 per game), rebounds (9.4 per game) and steals (29) while crossing 1,000 career points. Of the three, Klubnik won the most state championships (three), pocketing 33 wins and an undefeated record as a two-plus-year starter. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. . 1 quarterback based on his two-year body of work at Clemson, where he won the national championship as a freshman and led the Tigers back. Now at Clemson, Klubnik will take a spot on the depth chart behind rising junior D.J. The Virginia native helped the Tigers hoist an ACC Championship for the first time in 20 years. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. The Best Clemson Tigers Quarterbacks of All Time, greatest college quarterbacks of all time, The Best Quarterbacks to Never Win a Super Bowl, The Best Chicago Bears Quarterbacks of All Time. As part of the merger agreement on June8, 1966, the two leagues held a multiple round "Common Draft". Jimmy King was drafted in 1961 by the Houston Oilers (112th overall) and by the St. Louis Cardinals (134th overall). All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The other finalists included: TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. 13 Virginia holds on at home over Tigers, USC Upstate extends Clemson losing streak to four going into rivalry series, Two Clemson pros make top-20 NFL receivers ranking, Clemson's football facilities ranking in the new 247Sports top-5, Clemson prospects drop in latest rankings from ESPN's Kiper, NFL.com, Standout Alabama defensive lineman has ties to Nick Eason. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. Where Clemson football stands, New coach Erik Bakich embracing Omaha expectations in first Clemson baseball season, Bubble trouble? 20 Clemson can earn its 11th ACC victory today when it plays at Boston College at 7 p.m. Clemsons NCAA Tournament resume heading into March, Clemson a priority for top Pennsylvania QB prospect, Missed opportunities plague Clemson baseball in fourth straight loss, Where Murphy landed in Kiper's latest mock draft, Former Clemson DE listed among NFL's top 100 2023 free agents, Highly touted OL prospect sets Clemson visit, Former Clemson standout weighs in on Murphy entering NFL Combine. In 2007, he was also second-team All-ACC behind Boston College's Matt Ryan, and he made school history many times over by breaking 28 Clemson QB records in his time. Greene started 42 games in the orange and white and set what became the schools all-time leading passer with 5,719 yards and 35 touchdowns (currently seventh in school history, respectively). 1 pick. The Tigers will be without Taisun Phommachanh, who suffered an Achilles tear in. his first season with the NFLs Jacksonville Jaguars, most passing yards given up by Notre Dame in a game, After sweep, UCF baseball trolls Clemson by running down hill at football stadium, A winning Powerball ticket was sold in South Carolina. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams won the 2022 Heisman on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. He made a Heisman push in 2000 and during his career became the first 2,000-yard passing/1,000-yard . Get the comprehensive list of every Quarterback for each NFL pro football team. Typically, it would be best to shy away from a player who is still a college athlete with at least one season left to play. Your QB1 should not only be a consistent game manager and take care of the football but also embody those intangible skills that separate the good players from the great ones. SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. Klubnik listed as 6-foot-2 1/2, 186 pounds rushed for 1,178 yards and 31 touchdowns during his time with the Chaparrals. He captured the NFC's Offensive Player of the Year honor at 101 Awards over the weekend. When we look at quarterbacks, we judge them by much more than their skill set and on-the-field talent. Although, calling him a "passer" feels strange, as he did most of his damage as a quarterback with his legs. schools which have the most Heisman Trophy winners, led by Ohio State, Oklahoma and Notre Dame with seven each. In 1996, he was named to Clemson's Centennial football team. But Lawrence, of course, isn't your typical quarterback. However, if you ever had the chance to watch Fuller play, you could tell that he was special. When you look at (Lawrence and Uiagalelei) and then you look at the way that Cade Klubnik closed out his last two years of high school, its kind of similar, Wiltfong said, playing on arguably the best high school football team in the country like they both did, leads them to two straight state championships, was a prolific passer each year. How Klubniks prep success translates on college level has yet to be determined, but his skill set would suggest a relatively smooth transition. Boyd is often praised for carrying Clemson into the Golden Age fans are enjoying today. As a true freshman, he won a national championship in 2018 and only lost two games during his college career. Mabrey Mettauer, a four-star class of 2024 quarterback and future Badger was ranked the the fifth best dual threat QB in the country by ESPN. By the same token, a quarterback who wins a championship- even with lesser stats- is regarded as an all-time great. Parker played a couple of seasons with the Rockies but didn't pan out. He was a top-10 quarterback in 2022. The single first round of the NFL Draft with the most Tigers selected was 2019 with three players; while 1979, 1982, 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 saw two players go in the first round. Alexis Cubit serves primarily as the Clemson sports reporter for The (Columbia) State newspaper. All three were five-star prospects and the top-ranked quarterback in their respective classes, and they all had a high level of success at the high school level. Woodrow "Tiny" Dantzler (shout out to Chris Berman) was a high school star in South Carolina before deciding to stay in state for college. The Clemson Tigers football team of Clemson University has had 250 players drafted into the National Football League (NFL) since the league began holding drafts in 1936. Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, Pa.) rising junior Stone Saunders - the 2022-23 Gatorade Pennsylvania Football Player of the Year - expects to be back on campus this spring, and probably this month. During Tuesday's press conference, he gave a very interesting answer regarding the quarterback decision breaking it down from an analytical perspective. However, several QBs have come since then that may have surpassed what Fuller was able to do during his time as a Tiger. Championships: 22 National Championships: 1981, 2016 and 2018 Bowl Record: 49 Bowls, 26-23, .531 W-L% ( Major Bowls ) Ranked in AP Poll: 32 Times (Preseason), 36 Times (Final), 493 Weeks (Total) Since being taken with the 12th pick in the NFL Draft, he's also made three Pro Bowls with the Houston Texans and will look to continue that success as the signal-caller for the Cleveland Browns. Who are the greatest quarterbacks in Clemson Tigers history? 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