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Clemson Football: 4 Tigers we’d love to see compete in the AAF

By Shawn Spencer

WINSTON SALEM, NC - OCTOBER 06: A detailed view of the helmets worn by the Clemson Tigers before their game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field on October 6, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NC - OCTOBER 06: A detailed view of the helmets worn by the Clemson Tigers before their game against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field on October 6, 2018 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 03: Andre Ellington #38 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball after a reception against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 03: Andre Ellington #38 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball after a reception against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

4. Andre Ellington

Andre Ellington had a few really solid years in the NFL, but was waived by the Houston Texans in 2017 and hasn’t been back in the league yet.

The thing about running backs is that they have a short shelf life in the NFL.

Because of the physicality of the game, running backs get overworked and typically don’t last much longer than a few seasons. Obviously, there are exceptions to every rule.

While it’d be great to see Ellington play in the NFL again, I would really enjoy seeing him explode in the AAF. It’d be a chance for him to play football for a few more years and have some fun playing the sport he loves.

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