T.J. Clemmings to Minnesota: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

May 3, 2015   ·   Arif Hasan   ·   Jump to comments

By selecting T.J. Clemmings from Pittsburgh, the Minnesota Vikings grabbed some of the best value in the draft, using the 110th pick to select a player that around draft media was ranked 27th overall by consensus.
As raw as a prospect can be, Clemmings switched from basketball as a junior in high school to football as a defensive end and was recruited to Pitt to play that position. Two years ago, he switched from a pass-rushing position to a pass protection position.
When speaking to gathered media in a conference call, Clemmings said that a "switch flipped" for him when moving to the other side of the ball, and he learned to play much more aggressively.
The results on the field are obvious. He plays with a nasty attitude and loves to finish.
What Clemmings can do is so much more interesting than what he can't do, but starting with what he can't may be more instructive.
It's easy to say that the Pitt prospect is raw and even easier to explain why: He's onl...

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