Jayron Kearse

SS, FS · Clemson
Kearse is the cousin of former NFL defensive back Phillip Buchanon and nephew of former Tennessee Titans pass rusher Jevon "The Freak" Kearse. Jayron Kearse closed out his career with a strong junior season as a second team All-ACC performer, setting career highs with 62 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and six passes defensed, and opted to forego his final year of eligibility. In 2014, he finished third on the team in tackles (60), second in passes defended (seven) and tied for first in interceptions (two) for the Tigers in 2014. He worked his way into the starting lineup as a true freshman in 2013 before becoming a full-time starter in 2014.