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CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins is entering the NFL draft and opting out of his team's bowl game. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney confirmed that Wiggins is turning pro in a text message to The Associated Press on Wednesday night. ESPN was first to report Wiggins' decision. The all-ACC defensive back from Atlanta is considered a first-round NFL selection. He becomes Clemson's second stellar defender to leave for the NFL after linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. announced his choice to turn pro Tuesday.
