Clemson Football: 5 Tigers who have the opportunity to have a huge spring

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: The Clemson Tigers celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. Clemson defeated Notre Dame 30-3. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is pursued by Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

1. Xavier Thomas, DE

Xavier Thomas comes into spring practice as the favorite to win a starting defensive end position.

I think he’s going to do much more than that.

At the end of this spring, I don’t just think that Thomas will have earned a starting position heading into the summer. I think he’s going to continue to impress the coaches to the point that he’s one of the focal points of the defense.

He’s going to be much more than a starter.

This is a guy that has a chance to be an All-American.

Next. What to watch for in spring practice. dark

The coaches are going to formulate up schemes to free him to rush the passer. His athleticism and quick step is going to be noticed throughout spring and I expect him to have a huge spring.

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