Clemson’s former tone-setter with a blue-collar interior game
Jock McKissic’s Clemson profile points to a tough, high-motor defensive tackle who earned real snaps as a freshman and steadily grew into a dependable interior presence in the 2005-08 seasons, finishing his Tigers career with 68 tackles and 2.5 sacks. His differentiator wasn’t flashy production so much as consistency, leverage, and effort—exactly the kind of trench player coaches trust when they want physicality and no-drama work. He also carried a reputation as a leader, later being identified as a team captain, which fits a player whose value goes beyond the box score.
