Clemson Football: 5 early enrollees who could make immediate impact

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts with players before their game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Memorial Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers takes to the field after halftime against the LSU Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Myles Murphy, 5-star DE

Myles Murphy has a major opportunity to earn playing time as a freshman with the departure of veteran Logan Rudolph.

Murphy would’ve likely earned playing time with Rudolph returning, but that will only be amplified now.

The Tigers return Xavier Thomas, K.J. Henry, Justin Foster and Justin Mascoll, who will all compete for starter spots and fill in the two-deep, but the true-freshman won’t be far behind.

Clemson had a five-man rotation at defensive end last season and that will be the case this year, as well, with Murphy earning snaps as the fifth man.

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