Clemson Football: Looking back at the Tigers' top 2018 freshmen

Clemson Football: Looking back at the Tigers’ top 2018 freshmen

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 24: Teammates Hunter Renfrow #13 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers react after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 06: Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a defensive play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB&T Field on October 6, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

4. Xavier Thomas

Xavier Thomas really wowed Tiger fans in the Syracuse game when he put the exclamation point on the win with a huge sack on Orange quarterback Eric Dungey.

Thomas has continued to get more playing time as the season has progressed and he’s basically become the first defensive end off the sideline.

The Tigers use him especially in pass-rushing situations and it’s clear that he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with for the next couple of years.

Thomas is the fastest off the ball I’ve ever seen and his power is also very good.

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