R.J. Mickens
Career Summary
R.J. Mickens is a Clemson safety selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Mickens is from Southlake, Texas.
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High School
Mickens was an Army All-American Bowl selection and nationally ranked safety prospect from Texas.
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College Career
Mickens played safety at Clemson after enrolling in January 2020 and earned a management degree in December 2023.
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Path to the NFL
The Chargers selected Mickens in the sixth round, 214th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Mickens entered the NFL as a Los Angeles Chargers 2025 draft selection.
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Career Accomplishments
Mickens was a third-team All-ACC selection by Pro Football Focus in 2022 after recording 55 tackles and a team-high three interceptions.
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Playing Style
Mickens is a physical safety with ball production and experience in Clemson's secondary.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 61.1
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.