Clemson Football: 3 options to play 'emergency quarterback' in 2020

Clemson Football: 3 options to play ’emergency quarterback’ in 2020

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 29-23 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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Derion Kendrick Clemson Tigers (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

2. Derion Kendrick

You may or may not have known this, but Derion Kendrick was actually a pretty successful quarterback in high school.

During his senior year of high school, Kendrick threw for 2,683 yards and 30 touchdowns to just six interceptions. He also rushed for 1,194 yards and 20 touchdowns on his way to the state title.

If there’s one player outside of the QB room who could come in and have some success playing the position, it’s Kendrick.

Kendrick doesn’t have the strongest arm in the world, but his athleticism makes up for that. He’d be able to complete short and intermediate passes, while also continuing to be a running threat against opposing defenses.

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