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Clemson Football: 5 Freshmen That Will Avoid Redshirting

By Shawn Spencer

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Clemson Tigers run out for the start of the 2015 CFP Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; The Clemson Tigers run out for the start of the 2015 CFP Semifinal against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Team Highlight wide receiver A.J. Brown runs past Team Armour outside line backer Rahshaun Smith during the first half of the 2016 Under Armour All-American Game at Orlando Citrus Bowl. Team Highlight beat Team Armour 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Team Highlight wide receiver A.J. Brown runs past Team Armour outside line backer Rahshaun Smith during the first half of the 2016 Under Armour All-American Game at Orlando Citrus Bowl. Team Highlight beat Team Armour 27-0. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Rahshaun Smith

With the aforementioned depth concerns at the linebacker position for Clemson football, Rahshaun Smith will have a great chance to not only factor in on the depth chart, but start for the Tigers this season.

He is already enrolled and on campus, which will only give him a better chance at starting when fall camp comes around.

Smith has a great mixture of athleticism and strength that is needed at the linebacker position.

There may be some transition at the college level since Smith played defensive end until his senior season, but there is no doubting his talent. He is an extremely hard-hitter and knows the game very well.

He has an extremely high-ceiling and has the ability to be a superb pass-rusher out of the linebacking spot. It will be interesting to see if he can learn the playbook and get early playing time, but I would be shocked if he is not factoring into the rotation next season.

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