ACC Football: Most Intriguing Players of the Conference

Aug 30, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Reggie Carter (45) defends against Clemson Tigers wide receiver Charone Peake (19) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Clemson 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

2. Charone Peake, Clemson.

Peake is a 6’2 205 pound senior wide receiver. He was the jewel of the 2011 Clemson recruiting class that included highly regarded receivers, Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant. His modest career numbers of 49 receptions and 456 yards are due to playing alongside the aforementioned Watkins, Bryant, and Houston Texans star DeAndre Hopkins. Peake has also been hampered by injury(torned ACL)

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his last two seasons but now he’s healthy. Peake is fast. How fast? He has timed consistently under 4.3 and had better 40 times than Bryant and Watkins. Along with tremendous speed, he has above average hands and uses his size well against defensive backs. Clemson fans are hoping that Peak hasn’t peaked and he reaches his immense potential in 2015.

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