Where Clemson CB Andrew Booth Jr. is projected to go in NFL draft
The NFL draft is here, and while Clemson won’t have the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive year, the Tigers could have a first round pick in cornerback Andrew Booth Jr.
Booth earned first-team All-ACC honors last season after recording 39 tackles, five pass breakups and three interceptions in 11 games — all starts.
We take a look at when Booth is likely to hear his name called in this week’s NFL draft
Andrew Booth Jr. NFL draft projection
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.: Kiper has Booth going No. 29 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. He also mentions the Buffalo Bills at No. 25 as a possible destination.
ESPN’s Todd McShay: McShay has Booth going No. 25 overall to the Bills. He also mentions the Cardinals at No. 23 as a possible landing spot.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid: Reid also has Booth going No. 25 overall to the Bills.
ESPN’s Matt Miller: Miller has Booth going No. 21 overall to the Patriots.
The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: Brugler has Booth going in the second round, No. 35 overall, to the New York Jets.
NFL.com’s Charles Davis: Davis has Booth going No. 18 overall to the Eagles.
NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: Reuter has Booth going No. 20 overall to the Vikings.
CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: Wilson has Booth going No. 21 overall to the Patriots.
What did he do at Clemson?
Booth signed with Clemson for the class of 2019 as a five-star recruit who was one of the top cornerbacks in the country.
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He played in 13 games as a freshman, finishing with six tackles and a pass break up.
As a sophomore in 2020, Booth appeared in 11 games, with four starts. He made several highlight plays and finished with 30 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions.
Heading into his junior season, the challenge for Booth was to get more consistent. It’s safe to say he did that.
The Georgia native was one of the best cornerbacks in the country and chose to turn pro early after his strong junior season.