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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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Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Tigers won 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Ben Bouleware

Ben Bouleware has been the leader of this defense both on the field and off of the field all year. Bouleware leads the team in tackles with 82.

Bouleware may not be the biggest guy or the fastest guy, but, what he lacks in athleticism he make up for in instincts and effort. Ben Bouleware seems to be in an every tackle, he has a great nose for the football.

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Ben Bouleware is very disruptive behind the line of scrimmage. The senior linebacker has 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks so far this season. The importance of defense can not be overstated, as we all know, defense wins championships. Without Ben Bouleware on the field, Clemson’s defense is not nearly as good. Bouleware is a smart player who helps get everyone lined up. More importantly, Bouleware is the emotional leader of this defense.

Come championship time, the Tigers will need Bouleware to stop opposing offenses. With guys like Jalen Hurts, J.T. Barrett, and Mike Weber potentially awaiting the Tigers, this Clemson defense needs Ben Bouleware to be at peak performance.

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