Clemson Football: Could Cornell Powell make a switch to defense?

The opportunity for snaps at wide receiver is very limited for Clemson football. Could that lead junior Cornell Powell to flip to the defensive backfield?

Clemson football isn’t called #WRU for no reason.

The Tigers have produced some of the best wide receivers in the country over the past half-decade. DeAndre ‘Nuk’ Hopkins, Martavis Bryant, Charone Peake, and Sammy Watkins just to name a few.

That has led to Clemson receiving commitments from top prospects from all around the nation.

This year, Clemson football returns several 5-star guys that will fill roles, leaving the wide receiver spot with plenty of depth yet again.

Could that lead to a position switch for junior Cornell Powell?

Making a change…

Powell was a highly-touted prospect coming out of high school. Through two seasons, though, he hasn’t gotten much of a chance to make a statement.

He has sat behind the likes of Ray-Ray McCloud and Artavis Scott. This season, it looks that he will move into the second-string role behind Amari Rodgers, but true-freshman Derion Kendrick is right on his heels.

Could that lead to a switch for Powell?

Powell is too athletic to not have a spot on the field. He has great hands and is very physical body.

If he were to make a switch to corner back, it would provide much-needed depth at the position and, most likely, get him more playing time.

Unfortunately, making a switch to the opposite side of the ball is not easy. But, I think Powell has the athleticism and football IQ to become a solid corner back and play an important role on Clemson football’s defense.

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If he decides to stay at wide receiver, I think we see more of him this year. But, a switch just may be what he needs to kick start an NFL career and make a major impact for the Tigers in 2018.

What do you think, Clemson fans? Comment below!