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Underclassman to watch in Clemson’s match-up with South Carolina

By Anthony Messenger

Nov 19, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rico Dowdle (23) rushes against the Western Carolina Catamounts in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rico Dowdle (23) rushes against the Western Carolina Catamounts in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback Mike Hughes (1) defends during the third quarter in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback Mike Hughes (1) defends during the third quarter in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Deon Cain (So) WR:

Cain had some growing up to do over the off-season, and boy did he do it! The sophomore wide-out currently has 28 receptions for 514 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Deon is the most lethal deep threat on the team averaging 18.36 yards per catch. His blend of size and speed make him difficult for most corners to cover. South Carolina’s defense only features one defensive back over 5’11 in Jamarcus King. Cain, at 6’1, 220 pounds should be able to have his way with the Gamecocks smaller corners.

It is vital that Jeff Scott and Tony Elliot find ways to get Cain the ball in space. South Carolina’s defense is going to place a lot of attention on Mike Williams, which will give Cain favorable one-on-one match-ups.

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