Clemson Football: 5 Tigers to Watch vs. Florida State 2019

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 28: Nolan Turner #24, James Skalski #47 and Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers stop Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels short of the goal line on a two-point conversion in the final minute of the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Clemson won 21-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

2. Xavier Thomas

Florida State may have looked a bit improved against NC State and Louisville, but it’s clear that the Seminoles still have offensive line issues.

FSU will start James Blackman against the Tigers, but Alex Hornibrook will play and that should have the pass-rushers, particularly Xavier Thomas, licking their chops.

Thomas will have an opportunity for multiple sacks in this game. Hornibrook was sacked eight times against NC State and there’s no reason to believe that he won’t be hit a lot against Clemson this weekend.

Look for Thomas to finally have that breakout game where he separates himself from the other defensive ends.

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