Clemson Football: 5 returning offensive players who must step up in 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with the trophy in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – OCTOBER 20: Running back Lyn-J Dixon #23 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter of the football game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

4. Lyn-J Dixon

Lyn-J Dixon proved to be an explosive option for the Tigers at running back his freshman season.

Dixon broke off some huge runs and showed the Clemson football faithful just how violent, explosive and lethal he can be in the running game.

In 2019, Dixon is going to enter spring practice as the third-string running back. He’s going to get more touches this season and will be relied upon to give the Tigers quality snaps during important parts of games.

The big area that Dixon must step up is in pass-protection. Like a lot of young running backs, he must mature in that area to become a complete running back.

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