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This ESPN analyst is a fan of one particular Clemson draft pick. ESPN’s Matt Miller highlighted his 100 favorite selections of the 2025 NFL Draft (subscription required) and named former Clemson safety R.J.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / May 1

Chargers stole 108th-ranked NFL draft prospect at No. 214

The Los Angeles Chargers have received a ton of praise after their work in the 2025 NFL Draft. Fans should be pleased with nearly every selection. From running back Omarion Hampton in the first round, to Florida safety Trikweze Bridges with their final pick in the seventh round.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 28

Chargers GM Says Mickens ‘Not Afraid’ to Mix It Up

Coming back to Clemson for a fifth year paid off for RJ Mickens. The former Clemson safety was drafted in the sixth round by the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL Draft with pick No.

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Clemson Tigers Safety Taken by Los Angeles Chargers in Sixth Round of NFL Draft

The Clemson Tigers saw their second player of the day get taken in the 2025 NFL draft with a safety being selected in the sixth round. It was the Los Angeles Chargers that took R.J.

College Football News / Bolts From The Blue / April 26

How the media is grading sixth round pick R.J. Mickens

The Chargers drafted safety R.J. Mickens in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. We’ve got some draft grades from the media and you can vote as well on the pick.

College Football News / Bolts From The Blue / April 26

Chargers NFL Draft 2025: Bolts select R.J. Mickens, S, Clemson with the 214th pick

The Chargers grab versatile safety and special teams contributor with their second sixth-round pick in Clemson safety R.J. Mickens. With the 214th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected Clemson safety R.J.

Chargers draft R.J. Mickens: Instant analysis of LA's 6th-round pick

The Los Angeles Chargers made their eighth pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Clemson safety R.J. Mickens with the No.214 overall pick. Mickens stands at 6 feet, 199 pounds and tested well at the Combine.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 25

Will Clemson Tigers See Player Selected on Second Day of NFL Draft?

As expected, no Clemson Tigers were picked in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. So, what’s next? Well, the second day of the NFL Draft features the second and third rounds and dozens of other players will come off the board.

Who is R.J. Mickens? Versatile safety has always believed, now gets his chance in 2025 NFL draft

Clemson safety R.J. Mickens had a memorable senior season with the Tigers, earning his shot to be a valuable asset in the 2025 NFL draft. In an under-appreciated safety class, Mickens is one of the standouts.

Clemson Tigers News / The 33rd Team / April 9

RJ Mickens 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Clemson Tigers SAF

Height: 6000 (verified) Weight: 199lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Chamarri Conner Clemson Tigers safety RJ Mickens is a long, physical run defender with explosive linear traits that allow him to be an asset low and closer to the line of scrimmage.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: RJ Mickens, Clemson

RJ Mickens has been a consistently strong presence in the Clemson secondary for three years, but how does his full NFL scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 5’11” 221 lbs A class of 2020 graduate, RJ Mickens spent his HS career at Southlake Carroll in Texas.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Clemson Safety R.J. Mickens Draws NFL Interest Following Stellar Combine Performance

Clemson safety R.J. Mickens has quickly become a rising star in the 2025 NFL Draft conversation, earning significant interest from top NFL teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, and Indianapolis Colts.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 1

Former Clemson DB Posts Strong 40-Yard Dash Time at NFL Combine

Former Clemson safety R.J. Mickens ran the 40-yard dash on Friday, when defensive backs and tight ends worked out at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 27

Veteran DB Thanks Clemson Fans, Announces Plans to Enter NFL Draft

After playing his final game as a Clemson Tiger last weekend in Austin, R.J. Mickens is officially saying goodbye to the fan base. The fifth-year senior posted a letter to the Clemson community on Wednesday, announcing his intentions to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / December 7

Latest Update on RJ Mickens Injury

CHARLOTTE — Here’s the latest information on No. 17 Clemson’s veteran defensive back ahead of the ACC Championship. Tigers safety R.J. Mickens is expected to play for the matchup with No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 27

Swinney Updates Health Status of R.J. Mickens

After seeing multiple starters on the defensive side of the ball miss last weekend’s win over The Citadel, Clemson received some good news on that front Wednesday night.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 19

Swinney gives Latest Injury Update on Safety R.J. Mickens

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave the latest injury update on Clemson safety R.J. Mickens during his weekly press conference on Tuesday at the Smart Family Media Center.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / November 17

Swinney Gives Sunday Injury Update on R.J. Mickens

CLEMSON – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on a graduate senior on Sunday. Safety R.J. Mickens left the victory in the fourth quarter and did not return.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / November 16

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 5

Mickens says Defense Needs to Play for 4 Quarters

CLEMSON – Coming off its win over Sanford, No. 15 Clemson travels to Tallahassee, Fla., for the third conference game of the season. Safety R.J. Mickens spoke with the media earlier this week to share his thoughts on his and the team’s performance to this point in the season and more.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 4

Mickens says Tigers have Georgia in Rearview Mirror

CLEMSON – The 25th-ranked Clemson Tigers look to turn the page Saturday after last week’s loss to No. 1 Georgia. The Tigers will host App State at Memorial Stadium for the first home game of the 2024 season.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 4

Highest Graded Clemson Tigers Players From Disappointing Loss to Georgia

The Clemson Tigers had a very disappointing first game of the season against the Georgia Bulldogs, but not everyone on the team had a bad day. Pro Football Focus recently released their weekly player grades for the first weekend of the season, and a couple of Tigers players has solid performances.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 3

Clemson Tigers Star Defender Speaks NCAA Football 25 Video Game

This summer was a big one for college football and Clemson Tigers fans. For the first time in 11 years, a new college football video game was released by EA Sports, College Football 25.

Clemson Tigers News / FanNation All Clemson / December 23, 2023

RJ Mickens joins Barrett Carter in return. Clemson now waits on Shipley, Mafah.

With Andrew Mukuba now headed to Texas and Toriano Pride now at Missouri, Clemson had some gaps to fill. Add to that the departure of Nate Wiggins to the NFL and you get a fuller picture of what Clemson's coaching staff was looking at in the secondary next season.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / December 21, 2023

Clemson DB RJ Mickens makes decision on playing future

Clemson senior safety RJ Mickens announced on Thursday that he is coming back for another season. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said that Mickens was wavering on whether to go to the NFL or use his extra waiver season with the Tigers.