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Mock draft for Clemson Tigers: What to expect in NFL Draft

Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90)
Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) gmelendez@thestate.com

The NFL Draft starts on April 28 – one week from Thursday. If it were held this week, here’s how one expert from cbssports.com sees it going for Clemson players in a mock draft.

ROUND 1

17. Falcons

Shaq Lawson, DE

After adding a pass rusher from Clemson (Vic Beasley) in last year’s draft, they could add another former Tiger.

ROUND 2

34. Cowboys

Kevin Dodd, DE

Dodd put himself on the NFL radar with a superb senior season and could help the Dallas pass rush.

36. Ravens

MacKensie Alexander, DB

With zero career interceptions, he could slip out of the first round to the Ravens.

58. Steelers

T.J. Green, DB

Former WR was a safety at Clemson, but size/speed combo could make him a cornerback in NFL.

ROUND 4

103. Jaguars

B.J. Goodson, LB

120. Redskins

D.J. Reader, DT

ROUND 5

149. Giants

Charone Peake, WR

ROUND 6

183. Bucs

Jayron Kearse, S

NFL Draft schedule

This year’s NFL Draft is April 28-30.

Round 1 is 8 p.m. Thursday, April 28

Rounds 2-3 start at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29

Rounds 4-7 begin at noon Saturday, April 30

This story was originally published April 19, 2016 at 9:30 PM with the headline "Mock draft for Clemson Tigers: What to expect in NFL Draft."

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