Clemson Football: Top 30 Tigers to play under Dabo Swinney

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts after the Clemson Tigers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 31-0 to win the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 11: Dorian O’Daniel /

24. Dorian O’Daniel

Some of you probably wonder how Dorian O’Daniel appears so high on this list.

I don’t think we will truly appreciate what O’Daniel did last season until this season comes. While we talked a lot about guys like Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence, Clelin Ferrell and others off of last years’ defense, Dorian O’Daniel was the guy that made it all happen.

He was excellent in pass-coverage and did a great in stopping the run.

Versatility made him such a great player. Honestly, I think the Kansas City Chiefs got a steal, taking him in the mid-rounds.

O’Daniel finished his career with 227 tackles and ranked second in all-time games played. He was also a finalist for the Butkus Award.

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