Former Pittsburgh Panthers offensive tackle TJ Clemmings finally has learned where he will begin his NFL career.
After being projected as a borderline first-round pick, Clemmings waited for three rounds and still did not hear his name called. Finally, in the fourth-round of the 2015 NFL Draft on Day 3, Clemmings heard his name called by the Minnesota Vikings.
Round 4, Pick 11@Vikings select T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/N0lVSZ8F4I
— NFL (@NFL) May 2, 2015
The reason for Clemmings’ fall can be multiple factors.
Along with injury concerns, Clemmings is still a very raw player. His inconsistency on the field likely scared off some teams, but in the end he was just too good of a value for the Vikings to pass up in the fourth round.
If healthy, Clemmings can develop into a long-term starter in Minnesota.
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