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Clemson Football: 5 Breakout Candidates for the Spring 2019

By Andrew Boardwine

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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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: The Clemson Tigers mascot reacts on the sideline in the second half against 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: The Clemson Tigers mascot reacts on the sideline in the second half against 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

1. Kyler McMichael

Kyler McMichael is another guy that needs to have a huge spring to get a jump on the young competition.

He’s already got some competition for the starting cornerback spot opposite-side of AJ Terrell, but the huge threat is coming this fall.

5-star CB Andrew Booth will be arriving on campus later this summer and is looking to come in and start right away. If McMichael wants to start, he needs to get a head start on the job in the spring.

Next. 5 positional battles to watch during spring practice. dark

It will be interesting to see how these guys perform as spring practice progresses. I think you’ll see all five receive praise from the Clemson football coaching staff over the next few sessions.

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