Clemson DT makes NFL decision

TigerNet Staff by

Clemson defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney announced he will return for his final year of eligibility with the Tigers.

"This season did not end the way I expected," Pinckney said in a statement, "but God never says 'Oops.' I set out to achieve my goal of becoming a professional athlete, but I have concluded that I still have some room to grow, learn and improve. So, with that being said, I have decided to return to college for my senior year and finish out what I started."

Pinckney missed the national title game with an ankle injury. He logged 27 tackles, four for loss, with a sack over 14 games this season (13 starts).