Clemson Football: 5 Breakout Candidates for the Spring 2019

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 10: The Clemson Tigers sing their fight song after the victory over the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 10: The Clemson Tigers sing their fight song after the victory over the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Dexter Lawrence of the Clemson Tigers congratulates Nyles Pinckney #44 fourth down tackle on a fake field goal during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Dexter Lawrence of the Clemson Tigers congratulates Nyles Pinckney #44 fourth down tackle on a fake field goal during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Here are five breakout candidates for Clemson football as the Tigers continue working through spring practice in preparation for the 2019 season.

The Clemson football team began spring practice Wednesday afternoon and it’s been fun so far.

The Tigers are looking to defend the 2018 National Title, but will have to replace several key players off of last year’s team.

Clemson loses seven starters off of the defense and four starters off of the offense. Though there’s plenty of experience at backup roles, there will be opportunities for young guys to step up on this newly-built team.

Here are five breakout candidates for Clemson football as the Tigers continue to work through spring practice in preparation for the 2019 season.

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