ESPN's Way-Too-Early CFB All-American Team '25

A packed Memorial Stadium during Clemson's win over Stanford last season. Photo By: Charles Mays/Tiger View Media

It seems like every week, someone releases a "way-too-early" list for the 2025 college football season. Whether it's predicting the playoffs, national champion, Heisman, or All-Americans, these lists keep us focused on the upcoming season. We are 208 days away from Clemson's season opener against LSU in Death Valley, and yes, we're already counting down. Earlier today, ESPN's Chris Low unveiled his Way-Too-Early College Football All-Americans for the upcoming season, and three Clemson Tiger football players were named to his First-Team list.

Cade Klubnik: Cade will come into his senior season with a ton of experience, and all of his main weapons back at wide receiver. In 2024, Klubnik accounted for 43 total touchdowns, with 3,639 yards passing and 36 passing touchdowns. He also ran for 463 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Klubnik's 43 total touchdowns last season are sixth in school history, and the most since 2019 when Trevor Lawrence accounted for 45. There is nothing that Cade Klubnik can't accomplish in 2025. If anyone is doubting him, they simply aren't paying attention.

T.J. Parker: Parker is on a lot of people's radar and boards to be a possible high draft pick for the NFL after next season, if he decides to do so. T.J. had a disruptive season on the defensive front for the Tigers. Parker accounted for 64 tackles, with 19.5 of them being for loss. He also added 11 sacks on the season and a school record six forced fumbles. The 2025 season should be a great season for Parker. With all that Clemson has on the defensive line alongside him, opposing teams should not be able to stop the attack of Parker and company. Having said that, it leads right into the next player on Chris Low's list.

Peter Woods: Woods will be a big key on that Clemson defensive line this season. He can play inside and on the edge. With what Clemson has coming back, and with the addition of Will Heldt from Purdue, we look for Peter Woods to spend most of his time inside this season. In 2023, Woods tallied 32 tackles, 8.5 for loss, and 3 sacks. Peter Woods has the potential and should be set up very well to have a dominant season on the defensive line for the Tigers. That unit will be a challenge for every opposing offensive line. We can't wait to see what new defensive coordinator Tom Allen has cooked up for that side of the ball this season.

Overall, the Clemson Tigers appear to be a top team for 2025. The components are in place, and it's the right moment for Clemson to return to the summit. Particularly with these three players, they are ready to take care of business.