By: Gavin Oliver August 13, 2025 Former Clemson safety R.J. Mickens enjoyed a strong performance in Week 1 of the NFL preseason. In fact, he graded out better than any other first-year player at his ...

Clemson is not among the elite teams in college football – at least, according to this national writer. On3’s Andy Staples released his list of “blue blood” programs, and Clemson did not make the cut.