Clemson Football: 5 Tigers with something to prove in 2020 offseason

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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 16: Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after a play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

1. Xavier Thomas

Xavier Thomas didn’t have the year that most expected he would.

Thomas was a preseason All-American at the beginning of last season and was expected by many to compete with Chase Young in terms of explosive pass-rushers. Because of injuries and off-the-field issues, that just didn’t happen.

Thomas enters his junior season- also known as the ‘money year’- with an opportunity to right the ship and improve his draft stock.

He has the ability to develop into a top-five draft pick, but it’s going to take an extraordinary year. Look for Thomas to work hard in the weight room and come out with more explosiveness this time around.

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Thomas is going to be a force to be reckoned with this coming season and it will all begin in the offseason with the work he puts in the weight room and through conditioning.

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