Clemson Football: Top 10 Performers from Spring Camp

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts on the sidelines against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Linebacker Shaq Smith #5 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 (not pictured) threw a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

9. Shaq Smith

Shaq Smith was a highly-touted recruit coming into the Clemson football program several years ago.

Unfortunately, Smith hadn’t lived up to the bill in his first few seasons. He redshirted in 2016 and then spent most of his time on special teams and in a reserve role in both 2017 and 2018.

That’s coming to a head this year, though.

Smith is expected to be a starter at linebacker in 2019 and he had a great spring. Smith wasn’t just a good performer, he proved to be a leader as the camp progressed.

All of that bodes well for the Tigers, who are looking to replace two starters at linebacker.

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