Christian Wilkins, DT-DE, Clemson #42
6032, 300, 5.04
Notes: From Springfield, MA. Played in 15 games with one start and had 84 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 2 sacks and 1 FF as a freshman in 2015. Posted 56 tackles, 13 TFL and 3.5 sacks in 2016. Had 53 tackles, 8.5 TFL and 4.5 sacks in 14 games in 2017. Has played LDE and DT. Graduated in December 2017 with his degree in communications.
Positives: Big, strong, powerful, quick, athletic and versatile. Can play end or tackle. Tough and physical. Gets upfield. Smart, mature and instinctive. Has a natural feel for the game. Locates the ball and shows a knack for occupying passing lanes. Can stack, take on blockers and shed to make tackles at the point of attack. Controls blockers with his hands. Disrupts and makes plays in the backfield.
Negatives: Lacks great sustained speed and change of direction.
Summary: Very pro ready player who can fit somewhere and make an immediate impact in just about any scheme. Potential first-round pick.
