Clemson Football: 5 Tigers that could emerge as Heisman contenders

Clemson Football: 5 Tigers that could emerge as Heisman contenders in 2018

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers runs with the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 11: Travis Etienne /

4. Travis Etienne

Travis Etienne was named the starter heading into the summer.

He wasn’t listed as the co-starter, but the starter. I think that tells us a lot on how the running backs will operate this season.

It looks as if Etienne will get the majority of the carries and then Tavien Feaster and Adam Choice will supplement in behind him. For Etienne to compete for a Heisman Trophy, though, he’s going to have to have a special season.

I’m talking 2,000-plus yards and double-digit touchdowns. If he could split time with those other guys and still have one of the nation’s top YPC totals, I think he’d have a chance. Etienne is extremely explosive and it’s only a matter of time before a running back wins the award. Who’s to say it couldn’t be Etienne creeping into the race with a couple of those other talented running backs from around the nation?

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