Clemson Football: 5 seniors set to make major impact in 2019

COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies is tackled by Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers as he rushes in the first quarter at Kyle Field on September 8, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies is tackled by Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers as he rushes in the first quarter at Kyle Field on September 8, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 07: Chad Smith #43 of the Clemson Tigers runs onto the field with his team before their game against the Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 07: Chad Smith #43 of the Clemson Tigers runs onto the field with his team before their game against the Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

4. Chad Smith

Chad Smith is one of the oldest players on the 2019 Clemson football roster.

Smith, a redshirt senior, has waited his turn behind plenty of talented linebackers over the past few seasons. Now, Smith is in prime position to be a starter for the Tigers.

Smith is listed as the starter at the MIKE position, but he has been practicing at the WILL position during fall camp. Either way, Smith is going to have an opportunity to play a lot of snaps and make plays during this final season.

He’s a head-hunter and it will be fun to see what the veteran can do this year.

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