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

By Shawn Spencer

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is pursued by Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is pursued by Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

1. Xavier Thomas

The long-awaited return of Xavier Thomas is expected to happen this weekend.

Thomas missed the last three games with a concussion. Though he could’ve returned last weekend against Wofford, the Clemson football coaching staff held him out as a precaution.

From all accounts, he’s back to 100 percent and should be ready to go against NC State.

The Wolfpack have had some trouble this season in terms of quarterbacks and in pass-protection. Look for them to try and get the ball out quickly and to the sidelines.

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If that doesn’t work, Xavier Thomas will have a field day. Look for the talented sophomore to come away with a couple of sacks and tackles for loss in his return from injury.

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