Clemson football: 3 perceived weaknesses & how the Tigers address them

Offensive Line

Obviously, the biggest perceived weakness coming into 2021 is the offensive line.

The unit was blatantly bad at times in 2020 and they were dominated on several occasions, including for much of the game against Ohio State.

The first thing we’d point out here is this: How could they get much worse?

For all those who are so concerned about the offensive line- and we agree they have to improve- don’t they have no place to go but up?

Clemson will be replacing Jackson Carman, but the overall makeup of this offensive line is that the unit will be better and certainly will have more depth.

You return Jordan McFadden and Walker Parks- two really good players- at offensive tackle. Matt Bockhorst and Will Putnam are experienced. Hunter Rayburn had an excellent spring. We’ve heard a lot of good things about Mason Trotter and Paul Tchio. Oh, and then you’re about to add 5-star Tristan Leigh to the mix, as well.

This unit is going to go back to having a rotation of 8-9 guys instead of the 6 we saw in 2020. That’s going to leave them more refreshed and it’s hopefully going to lead to better chemistry, as well.