Clemson Football: Athlon Sports names preseason ACC All-conference teams
Athlon Sports recently released their projected 2017 All-ACC teams. On that list, there were 8 Clemson football players present.
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Here’s a rundown of the Tigers listed:
1st team offense –
- Deon Cain, WR, Junior
- Mitch Hyatt, LT, Junior
- Tyrone Crowder, RG, Redshirt Senior
1st team defense –
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- Dexter Lawrence, DT, Sophomore
- Christian Wilkins, DT, Junior
Second team defense –
- Clelin Ferrell, DE, Redshirt Sophomore
- Kendall Joseph, LB, Redshirt Junior
Third Team Specialists –
- Greg Huegel, K, Redshirt Sophomore
Fourth team offense –
- Tavien Feaster, RB, Sophomore
- Hunter Renfrow, WR, Redshirt Junior
Fourth team defense –
- Ryan Carter, DB, Redshirt Senior
Initial Thoughts
I don’t agree with Clelin Ferrell being a second team defensive end. With all do respect to Bradley Chubb of N.C. State, I don’t believe that he is better than Ferrell. I am expecting a big year from the redshirt sophomore defensive end.
Also, I am not sure if Tavien Feaster will be an All-ACC performer in 2017. At the moment, Feaster is is listed as the Tigers third string running back. If that doesn’t change, I can’t see how he will earn enough playing time to make a significant impact for Clemson.
Around the ACC
Clemson, Florida State and Virginia Tech are tied for most players listed with 12. The rest are as follows. Pitt (10),Duke (9), Miami (9), Louisville (8), NC State (6), North Carolina (6), Wake Forest, (6), Georgia Tech (5), Syracuse (5), Boston College (4), Virginia (4).
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