Clemson Football: 5 question marks heading into 2020 offseason

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers runs the ball against LSU Tigers during the third quarter 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) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers is congratulated by his teammates after an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

4. Replacing Isaiah Simmons

You’re never going to replace Isaiah Simmons.

His versatility, freakish athleticism and physicality are things that are just unmatched. That’s the exact reason why he is projected to be a top-10 pick in this coming year’s NFL Draft.

However, Clemson still has to find a way to address the position and find that versatile option to keep its defensive unit rolling at a high level.

Mike Jones Jr. will get the first shot at the Nickel/SAM spot this spring, but I’d expect Brent Venables to try several different linebackers and safeties at the position as a way to find the possible option for the Tigers.

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