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5 players that are key to Clemson’s title hopes

By Anthony Messenger

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Clemson Tigers run onto the field before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Clemson Tigers run onto the field before playing against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a touchdown pass during the second half against the Troy Trojans at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a touchdown pass during the second half against the Troy Trojans at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Deon Cain

Mike Williams gets much of the attention on Clemson’s receiving core, however, Deon Cain creates the most explosive plays out of anyone on this Clemson team. Cain currently averages 19.76 yards per catch. Cain also leads Clemson in receiving touchdowns with 9. The next closest wide receiver is Mike Williams who has 6.

Deon Cain is key to Clemson’s National Championship hopes because of his big play ability. As Clemson moves forward in their season, teams are going to game-plan to take away Mike Williams and Jordan Leggett.

That’s where Deon Cain comes in. Deon is too fast to cover with a linebacker in the slot and he is to big for smaller corners on the perimeter. With most teams dedicating a corner and safety help to Mike Williams, Deon Cain will have his fair share of one-on-one match-ups. Cain his shown his ability to win those one-on-one match-ups throughout his career.

If opposing teams leave Deon Cain on an island, I like Clemson’s chances.

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