R.J. Mickens is a former collegiate football safety who represented Clemson University from 2020 to 2024. On December 27, 2024, he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft via his Instagram account (@rjmickens_). At the Combine, he ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash, recorded a 41.5-inch vertical jump, and clocked in a 1.55-second 10-yard split. With a prospect grade of 6.19, he is projected as a good backup with the potential to develop into a starter at the next level. His Next Gen Stats score of 68 falls into the "average" category. (via NFL's official website)
Mickens joined the Clemson Tigers football program in 2020. He appeared in 60 games over five years, with 30 starts. He recorded 229 tackles (13.5 for loss), seven interceptions, 15 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in 2,174 career snaps, as per Sports Reference. Mickens became the 10th player in Clemson history to play in 60 games. In 2023, Pro Football Focus named him to the Third-Team All-ACC. In 2024, he earned Fourth-Team All-ACC honors from Phil Steele. (via Clemson Tigers' official website)
R.J. Mickens' hometown
R.J. Mickens grew up in Southlake, Texas, USA, where he attended Carroll High School. Nickens was coached by Riley Dodge in school. As a four-year starter, he recorded 211 career tackles, eight interceptions, and 40 passes defended, and added 61 receptions for 1,092 yards and 14 touchdowns offensively, as per Clemson Tigers' official website.
R.J. Mickens' birthplace
R.J. Mickens was born in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, USA. He is the son of Ray Mickens, a former All-American defensive back at Texas A&M (via the Clemson Tigers official website).
R.J. Mickens' nationality
R.J. Mickens holds American nationality and citizenship, according to the NFL's official website.
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A. R.J. Mickens is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall, according to NFL's official website.
