Clemson linebacker Trotter giving up his final college season to enter NFL draft
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is giving up his last year in college for the NFL.
Trotter declared his choice Tuesday on social media, expressing gratitude toward his family beside Clemson coaches, partners and fans in making a difference shape who he is.
“After long thought and supplication, I am formally declaring that I am taking the another step in a long lasting dream and pronouncing for the 2024 NFL draft,” he posted.
Trotter isn’t anticipated to play in anything bowl amusement the Tigers (8-4) take portion in. His final act with Clemson was planting the group hail at midfield of equal South Carolina’s stadium on Saturday night after the Tigers’ 16-7 triumph.
Trotter may be a 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker from Hainesport, Modern Shirt. He driven the Tigers this season with 87 handles, 14 1/2 stops behind the line of scrimmage and two interceptor. He had a pick-six score in a 31-23 triumph over then-No. 12 Notre Lady on Nov. 4.
Trotter’s father is longtime NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who played 11 seasons within the stars with Philadelphia, Washington and Tampa from 1998-2008. He begun 124 of 147 diversions in his career.
The more youthful Trotter was a second-team All-American a year back. He is anticipated as a second-day, moment- or third-round choice in following spring’s draft.