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Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson: 2017 Draft Scouting Report

By Sam Beckenstein

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers tight end Jordan Leggett (16) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jordan Leggett leaves Clemson with a thrilling national championship win in his rearview mirror, and the NFL Draft ahead.

Jordan Leggett came to Clemson as the seventh-ranked tight end in the class of 2013 from Navarre High School in Florida, where he was a Prepstar All-Southeast Region selection. While at Clemson Leggett earned his undergrad degree in Parks and Recreation and Tourism Management.

Leggett had a productive career with the Tigers and enjoyed playing with the best quarterback to come through Clemson in Deshaun Watson. He was a Mackey Award (best tight end) in both 2015 and 2016 and didn’t win either year. In his career, he caught 112 passes for 1,598 yards, and 18 touchdowns for an average of 14.3 yards per catch.

Leggett was named a second team All-American by both CBS Sports and AFCA. He was named first-team All-ACC player by the coach’s vote following a productive junior campaign, and again a year later by the media. Leggett leaves Clemson a champion and a record for the most receiving yards in a season by a tight end in school history.

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    • Measurables:

    Height : 6’5″

    Weight: 258 lbs.

    Hand Size: 10 3/8″

    Wingspan: 78 1/8″

    Combine Results:

    20 Yard Shuttle Time: 4.33 seconds

    60 Yard Shuttle Time: 12.06 seconds

    3 Cone Drill Time: 7.22 seconds

    Vertical Jump: 33″

    Bench Press Reps (225 lbs.): 18

    Broad Jump: 114″

    Games Watched:

    2016- Alabama, Virginia Tech, Florida State

    2015- Alabama, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida State

    Strengths:

    Great size, standing at 6’5″ and 258 lbs. so he has the frame to make it to the next level. Versatility in regards to where he can lineup, played in-line, wingback, and lined up out wide at Clemson. Could stretch the seam in college, and has the athleticism to do it at the next level too. Able to get low and drive high on blocks, physicality in the running game will make him an attractive pick. Showed up and showed out for the biggest games on their schedule.  Can get over the middle and behind linebackers for easy, intermediate throws.

    Weaknesses:

    Consistency, as mentioned earlier he showed up and out for the big games, didn’t always perform to par in smaller scale games. Has referred to himself as lazy before. Maybe a seam stretcher, but he needs to improve his route running ability to be able to adapt to more complex NFL offenses and passing patterns. Lacks explosiveness on his cuts, needs to adapt to the next level where he will need to be more explosive in routes to get open in the second level.

    Pro Comparison: Charles Clay

    Projection: 2nd Round

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