Clemson Football: What Lasamuel Davis’ transfer means for the Tigers
Yesterday afternoon Tigernet reported that redshirt freshman defensive end, Lasamuel Davis has decided to transfer from Clemson.
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This goes to show how much can change in a few short months. What was once a strength for Clemson is now a topic of concern. The Tigers depth along the interior defensive line is solid with starters, Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence; and viable backups, Albert Huggins, Nyles Pinckney and Jabril Robinson.
With Davis transferring and Richard Yeargin out for the season due to a serious car accident, the Tigers are much thinner at defensive end. Outside of starters, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant the Tigers have two unproven reserves in Chris Register and Xavier Kelly.
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Due to Clemson’s recent success on the recruiting trail, Brent Venables could opt to play freshman defensive end, Jordan Williams as well. While Williams looks like more of a defensive tackle in my opinion, he could serve as a reserve edge defender for the time being.
This is the fourth transfer that Clemson has experienced on the defensive side of the ball in this offseason alone. Losing, Scott Pagano, Adrian Baker, Korrin Wiggins and now Davis would hurt nearly any other program in the country. Clemson on the other hand, will be just fine. These transfers stem from the high concentration of talent that the Tigers have on defense.
It makes sense as to why Davis would elect to transfer. He was already low on the depth chart and Clemson is slated to bring in two (potentially three) of the top defensive end prospects in the country this recruiting cycle. Davis has gobs of potential at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, but, he is still a work and progress. On the flip side, Xavier Thomas and Justin Mascoll are physically ready to perform from day one.
Hopefully Davis finds a good suitor that can help him develop into the menacing edge defender that he has the potential to be.
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