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Where Clemson players are projected to be selected in 2022 NFL draft

Matt Connollyby:Matt Connolly04/28/22

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Former Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich will hear his name called during the NFL draft. (John Byrum/Getty Images)

CLEMSON — NFL draft day has officially arrived.

Over the next three days, college football players from around the country will hear their names called and have dreams realized.

Clemson has several players who are likely to get drafted either Thursday, Friday or Saturday, beginning with cornerback Andrew Booth Jr., who is likely to be a first-round pick.

We looked at several different mock drafts for a break down of where Clemson players might land.

CB 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.

WR Justyn Ross NFL draft projection:

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: Reid has Ross landing with the Jaguars in the fourth round, No. 106 overall. He would once again be catching passes from Trevor Lawrence here.

ESPN’s Matt Miller: Miller has Ross going in the fifth round, No. 160 overall to the Chargers where he would team up with former Clemson star Mike Williams.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: Brugler has Ross going to the Jaguars in the seventh round, No. 235 overall.

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: Reuter has Ross being drafted in the third round, No. 84 overall by the Steelers.

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: Wilson has Ross coming off the board in the fourth round, No. 141 overall to the Ravens.

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Justyn Ross (8) and Trevor Lawrence led Clemson to a national title as freshmen in 2018. (Harry How/Getty Images)

CB Mario Goodrich NFL draft projection:

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: Reid has Goodrich landing with the Raiders in the fourth round, No. 126 overall. He would join several former Clemson teammates in Las Vegas.

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ESPN’s Matt Miller: Miller has Goodrich going in the sixth round, No. 205 overall to the Texans.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: Brugler has Goodrich going in the sixth round, No. 188 overall to the Jaguars. He would reunite with Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne there.

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: N/A

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: Wilson has Goodrich coming off the board in the fourth round, No. 138 overall to the Steelers.

LB Baylon Spector NFL draft projection:

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: N/A

ESPN’s Matt Miller: N/A

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: Brugler has Spector going in the seventh round, No. 261 overall to the Buccaneers.

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: Reuter has Spector being drafted in the fifth round, No. 165 overall by the Raiders. He would join for Clemson teammates John Simpson, Trayvon Mullen and Hunter Renfrow.

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: N/A

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Clemson linebacker Baylon Spector had a great career for the Tigers. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.)

S Nolan Turner NFL draft projection:

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: N/A

ESPN’s Matt Miller: N/A

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: N/A

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: Reuter has Turner being drafted in the third round, No. 97 overall by the Lions.

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: N/A

LB James Skalski NFL draft projection:

ESPN’s Jordan Reid: N/A

ESPN’s Matt Miller: N/A

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler: N/A

NFL.com’s Chad Reuter: Reuter has Skalski being drafted in the seventh round, No. 246 overall by the Browns.

CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson: Wilson has Ross coming off the board in the fourth round, No. 141 overall to the Ravens.