A former Clemson defensive lineman landed with a new NFL team this week.

Albert Huggins has found a new home in the league with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys announced several roster moves on Tuesday, including the signing of Huggins following a “successful” workout with the team.

The former Tiger defensive tackle has played for five different teams in five NFL seasons, most recently suiting up for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023 and playing in 13 games with five starts, both the most of his pro career to date. He also posted a career-high 22 total tackles to go with two quarterback hits and a fumble recovery.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pounder spent one month on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad in 2020 when current Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer was still the head coach.

A former high school All-American and two-time national champion at Clemson, Huggins completed his Clemson career (2015-18) with 83 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, 25 quarterback pressures and a pass breakup in 911 snaps over 46 games (four starts). He rose to the occasion in the final two games of his career, stepping into the starting role for Clemson’s victories in the Cotton Bowl and the College Football Playoff National Championship to end 2018.

–Photo courtesy of Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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