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T.J. Clemmings
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Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 28
Weight: 337 lbs
College: Pittsburgh
Biography
PRO CAREER: Appeared in 41 games (32 starts) over four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (2015-16), Washington Redskins (2017) and Oakland Raiders (2018). 2018 SEASON: Appeared in four games as a reserve for the Oakland Raiders.
PREVIOUS SEASONS: 2017: Appeared in six games (two starts) for the Washington Redskins. 2016: Appeared in 15 games (14 starts) for the Minnesota Vikings. 2015: Started all 16 games as a rookie after being selected in the fourth round (110th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings.
COLLEGE: Started all 13 games as a senior at Pittsburgh... named a second team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Phil Steele...selected first team All-ACC... selected to play in the Senior Bowl... moved to offensive line from defensive line after sophomore year in 2012.
PERSONAL: Played at Paterson Catholic, Clemmings earned status as the top overall prospect in New Jersey...Scout rated him the No. 1 overall player in New Jersey and the nation’s No. 6 defensive end prospect.