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Clemson Football: 7 incoming freshmen who could make impact in 2020

By Shawn Spencer

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers runs off the field after a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers runs off the field after a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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1. Demarkcus Bowman, 5-star RB

Perhaps the freshman with the greatest chance to make an impact early on is 5-star RB Demarkcus Bowman, a native of Lakeland, Fla.

Dabo Swinney compared Bowman to CJ Spiller because of his elite-level speed and explosiveness. Though Bowman is like Spiller, he actually comes into college maybe a little bit further ahead than what Spiller was when he stepped in as a freshman- which is saying something.

Travis Etienne will be gone and that’s going to leave the starting position open at running back.

While it’s expected that Lyn-J Dixon will assume the role, there will definitely be a spot in the rotation for Bowman.

Bowman will compete with sophomores Chez Mellusi and Michel Dukes for the opportunity to be the back-up behind Dixon and I expect that Clemson will have a group approach to the running back room in 2020, which will open up the door for Bowman to get some carries early on.

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If he makes the most of his carries, we’ll continue to see more of Bowman. The talented running back has a chance to make an impact as a freshman and it certainly stands to reason that he’ll make the most of his opportunity.

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