Clemson Football: 3 Wake Forest players who could be a problem vs. Tigers

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Dave Clawson watches on against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Dave Clawson watches on against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Carlos Basham Jr. Clemson football opponent /

1. DE Carlos Basham Jr.

Carlos Basham Jr. is the single-biggest threat that Wake Forest has on its roster currently.

Basham Jr., a first-team All-ACC player, is an extremely talented edge-rusher who could present all kinds of trouble for that Clemson offensive line if they don’t come out ready to go.

Clemson has the talent and Basham Jr. will be lining up mostly against Jackson Carman, but don’t be surprised to see him line up in front of Jordan McFadden, as well, as a way to test the new starter and see what he is able to do in pass-protection.

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Basham Jr. is likely a future 1-3 round pick in the NFL Draft and he has the talent to get into the backfield and make some plays against this Tiger offense.