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Clemson Football: 5 current Tigers who are outplaying their star-ratings

ByShawn 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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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers throws the ball under pressure as James Skalski #47 of the Clemson Tigers tries to defend during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers throws the ball under pressure as James Skalski #47 of the Clemson Tigers tries to defend during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

3. James Skalski

James Skalski came to Clemson as a 3-star prospect who was ranked 680th nationally and the No. 44 OLB in the country.

After years of perseverance, Skalski stepped into a starting role in 2019 and absolutely delivered.

He showed athleticism and physicality, finishing the year 105 tackles (second on the team) and 4.5 sacks.

Skalski was one of the most underappreciated players in the country when award time came around as he was left off the All-ACC team, but make no mistake about it: He was All-Conference worthy.

Skalski has grown into a leader and an intriguing NFL prospect at that linebacker position.

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