Clemson Football: 5 Breakout Candidates for the Spring 2019
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4. Xavier Kelly
Xavier Kelly is going to get a huge opportunity here in the next few practice sessions.
Nyles Pinckney and Jordan Williams- the expected starters at defensive tackle- are both out for the spring.
That means that Kelly will get starter-level reps and have a chance to impress the coaching staff and earn playing time for the upcoming season.
He is basically the only veteran that will participate in spring practice at defensive tackle and I think that should bode well for him.