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Clemson Football: 2019 Midseason Awards for the Tigers

By Shawn Spencer

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the Clemson Tigers' football game against the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the Clemson Tigers' football game against the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium on September 21, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Isaiah Simmons #18 of the Clemson Tigers at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Isaiah Simmons #18 of the Clemson Tigers at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

Defensive MVP

The Defensive MVP at the midseason is pretty obvious. Isaiah Simmons leads the Tigers in tackles with 43, including three sacks.

Simmons has been all over the field through these first five games. The linebacker/nickel has played in several different roles, but continues to be a force for opposing offenses to reckon with.

Simmons has dropped back and played in a safety role, but he also has come up on the line of scrimmage. He’s been elite in run-support and providing pressure, while also giving the Tigers quality pass-coverage.

Simmons is currently expected to be a top-15 draft pick in next year’s NFL Draft and he has proven that he deserves all of the talk coming his way so far.

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