Seventeen NFL franchises, the Tennessee Titans among them, flooded the stands for Saturday’s Clemson vs. LSU showdown, and boy, did LSU put on a show! They absolutely dominated, and one guy, in particular, made some serious noise: LSU’s Edge rusher Jordan Ross. This dude, projected as a Day 2 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, wasn’t just there; he was *everywhere*, making a massive impact in the season opener with a sack and an interception. Talk about making a statement right out of the gate!
LSU’s Defensive & Offensive Powerhouses Get Scout Attention
Ross is an absolute athletic freak with rare traits, standing at 6-foot-5, 245 pounds. He’s got room to grow, but his performance, which also included four total tackles, instantly flagged him as an ascending prospect for teams like the Titans who are hunting for young edge depth. Imagine adding that kind of raw talent to your pass rush! But it wasn’t just Ross getting all the love. Over on the offensive line, Jordan Seaton, LSU’s left tackle, showed why he’s one of the best tackles in the entire draft class. He’s a massive human at 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, but moves with rare quickness and showcased elite pass-blocking skills. For a team like the Titans, who have question marks with Dan Moore and JC Latham, scouting a talent like Seaton makes all the sense in the world. Yeah, he needs to ramp up his run-game production, but if the goal is to protect the quarterback, this guy is a serious contender.
Clemson’s Defensive Gems and a Safety Who Can Play
Clemson might have taken a beating from LSU, but they had some serious talent on defense that caught the eyes of those 17 NFL scouting departments. Ashton Hampton, a cornerback, is another Day 2 prospect, a long defensive back at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. He snagged his first interception of the season against LSU, even though he didn’t record any tackles. Hampton’s still got room to develop his coverage game, but his experience and potential fit for zone schemes make him one to watch, especially for teams like the Titans who might need to throw some draft capital at the cornerback position after watching the preseason.
Then there’s Sammy Brown, Clemson’s linebacker, who’s got that “physical, violent mantra” head coach Robert Saleh loves. This guy is a physical defender with sideline-to-sideline range and the kind of rare speed you don’t often see at the position. He piled up 10 total tackles, six of them solo, against LSU. While he needs to improve his coverage skills, Brown could easily become one of the top linebackers in this class. And don’t forget Dashawn Spears, LSU’s safety. He’s got outstanding size, speed, and range, making plays against both the run and the pass. Spears pulled in five total tackles against Clemson, and with his potential to grow in a larger role, he’s definitely one of the better safety prospects out there, appealing to teams like the Titans who didn’t make many offseason moves at safety.
These college stars are just getting started, and with the 2027 NFL Draft already looming large for scouts, every single snap matters. We’re talking about guys who could be game-changers on Sundays. Keep your eyes peeled as the season rolls on; these names are only going to get louder!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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