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New York Giants: Tight Ends To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Leggett, Clemson Tigers

Age: 21 (1/31/1995)
Class: Senior
Height & Weight: 6’5″ & 260 pounds
2016 Season Statistics: 46 receptions, 736 yards, 7 touchdowns

As the old saying goes: big time players make big time plays. Jordan Leggett has proven to fit the bill as one of the most important contributors to a Clemson Tigers team that made back-to-back National Championship Game appearances.

Fresh off of helping Clemson win the national championship on Jan. 9, 2017, Leggett’s history of making big plays in big games has inevitably aided his draft stock.

Leggett ended his collegiate career by recording seven receptions for 95 yards during Clemson’s 35-31 win over Alabama in the 2017 National Championship Game. It was just two games after he tallied two touchdowns in the ACC Championship Game.

It also followed the five receptions, 78 receiving yards, and one touchdown that he tallied against Alabama in the 2016 National Championship Game.

Standing at 6’5″ and 260 pounds, Leggett knows how to make defenses look bad. He hasn’t looked the part of an elite player—primarily due to his lackluster blocking—but he has the immeasurably valuable proven history of stepping up in the clutch.

Beyond the clutch performances, Leggett has the size, frame, athleticism, and playmaking ability to be a standout performer at the next level.

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