Clemson football: Are the groups on defense better than in 2019?

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K.J. Henry Tyler Davis Clemson Tigers (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line – Better

Key Losses: Logan Rudolph (retired), Xavier Kelly (transfer)
Key Addition: Bryan Bresee, Myles Murphy, DeMonte Capehart

This is by far the deepest group that makes up the 2020 Clemson football roster; which is something given the depth that quarterback, running back and receiver all have.

No question that losing both Logan Rudolph to the limelight of Hollywood and Xavier Kelly to the SEC and the University of Arkansas but the Tigers bring everyone else back and add three of the best college-ready prospects in Bryan Bresee, Myles Murphy, and DeMonte Capehart that they have ever had.

Building depth on the defensive line is going to be an easy but difficult process for defensive line coach Todd Bates. Easy because they are the most talented group in the country but difficult because there are so many of them.

Having the like of Tyler Davis, Justin Mascoll, Nyles Pickney, Jordan Williams, Darnell Jefferies, Xavier Thomas, and K.J. Henry all coming back in 2020, should give Tiger fans something to smile ear to ear about.

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