Cordrea Tankersley was drafted No. 97 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #97 overall
Cordrea Tankersley Clemson Draft
Cordrea Tankersley was drafted No. 97 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 19
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 4107th at Clemson
The pick
How Cordrea Tankersley came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Beech Island, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 138 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 19
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 4107th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20203 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Cordrea Tankersley.
Michigan
Northern Illinois · 1× Pro Bowl
Grambling
West Virginia
Clemson in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cordrea Tankersley in the 2017 NFL Draft
Cordrea Tankersley is a Cornerback out of Clemson selected No. 97 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cordrea Tankersley drafted?
Cordrea Tankersley was selected No. 97 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/cordrea-tankersley.
What college did Cordrea Tankersley play for?
Cordrea Tankersley played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Cordrea Tankersley's NFL career turn out?
19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/cordrea-tankersley.