CLEMSON – It feels like the college football season just ended, but it is back with spring practice starting Wednesday for Clemson football.
The Tigers return 10 players who started on offense and eight on defense, including linebacker Barrett Carter, in the Gator Bowl against Kentucky in December. They also added the 11th-ranked recruiting class in 2024, per the 247Sports Composite, that included two five-star players.
Coach Dabo Swinney will have to overcome the losses of running back Will Shipley, linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., defensive back Nate Wiggins and defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro – all of whom opted to go pro. He will also have to figure out how to replace the production of wide receiver Beaux Collins and safety Andrew Mukuba, who transferred.
Clemson football will give us a glimpse of what to expect entering the 2024 season during the spring. Here’s a look at the five players with the most to prove at spring practice:
After leading the Tigers in receptions and receiving yards in his freshman year in 2022, Williams’ sophomore season was derailed by ankle and foot injuries. He logged 22 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns through five games in 2023. His injury allowed Tyler Brown and Troy Sellato to get more playing time.
Williams has the chance to reclaim a prominent role in the offense this spring in a receiver room that is one of Clemson’s great unknowns.
Briningstool will also have to contribute consistently in the passing game. He is coming off his best season in college, setting career highs with 50 receptions, 498 yards and five touchdowns (led the team).
Yet, most of Briningstool’s production came in three games last season against Miami, NC State and Kentucky (total of 310 receiving yards). Outside of those games, he never exceeded over 50 receiving yards.
The senior’s production was…
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Publish date : 2024-02-27 18:58:31
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