veteran SMU safety who brings tackling, takeaways, and leadership
Rodney Clemons is a seasoned SMU safety whose game was built on reliability: in his SMU career, he piled up 275 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 7 interceptions, and 34 pass breakups, with his 2019 season standing out for 78 tackles and 4 picks. He’s the type of defensive back you value for instinct, range, and physicality near the line, plus he earned a reputation as a steady locker-room leader who stayed even-keeled as his role grew. The knock: evaluators noted average long speed, so he fits best in a scheme that values processing, toughness, and ball production over pure chase speed.
