Clemson football: 5 reasons for optimism moving forward in 2021

Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and defense coordinator Brent Venables on the sideline down 49-21 in the fourth quarter against Ohio State Buckeyes during the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /

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3. 2021 team is more complete than this year

Yes, the Tigers are going to lose some talent, but I want you to think about who’s returning next year.

You’ve got basically your entire defensive line returning. The majority of the secondary will return (and hopefully they’ll be developed further). You’ve got a stable of talented running backs and wide receiver.

The offensive line will have more experience, a chance to develop and there will be more depth with that group than ever before.

These 4-stars and 5-stars that we’ve seen Clemson gain commitments from over the last few years are going to grow up and this 2021 team has the potential to reach heights that might’ve been past the ceiling of the 2020 team.

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