Clemson football: 5 Tigers who need more playing time for the rest of 2021

Oct 30, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney looks on during the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports.
Oct 30, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney looks on during the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports.
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Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (PHOTO COURTESY OF IMAGN)
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (PHOTO COURTESY OF IMAGN)

Five Clemson football players who need more playing time the rest of the 2021 season

4. LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

We haven’t seen a ton of Jeremiah Trotter Jr. this year with the exception of special teams, but there’s a good chance we see some more of him down the stretch.

Trotter Jr. had five tackles and a sack against SC State earlier this season and something tells us Clemson will look to use him a bit more as we get down the stretch and the coaching staff begins to think a little more about depth-building for next season.

Trotter Jr. is the perfect example for what you want to see out of a linebacker.

He is big, fast and physical. He has done a good job– when called upon– at play recognition and the athleticism he possesses is going to make him a real asset over the course of his career.

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