Clemson football: 7 players who (probably) won’t be back in 2024

Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs near Florida Atlantic linebacker Jarrett Jerrels (44) during the second quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK
Sep 16, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs near Florida Atlantic linebacker Jarrett Jerrels (44) during the second quarter against Florida Atlantic at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Oct 7, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) reacts after catching a pass near Wake Forest defensive back Kenneth Dicks III (10) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins (80) reacts after catching a pass near Wake Forest defensive back Kenneth Dicks III (10) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Beaux Collins, junior

Part of the issue with the Clemson offense is the lack of talent at wide receiver, but Collins is plenty talented to put up bigger numbers than he is. Garrett Riley’s offense is built on a lot of underneath passes, so Collins went from averaging 17.0 yards per reception in 2022 to 13.4 this season.

Collins was impressive as a freshman in 2021 with 407 yards and three touchdowns, but he’s never taken that next step in this offense to become a dominant force on the outside.

At 6-foot-3, the size is there for Collins, but he might be feel like Clemson’s 49th ranked offense is holding him back.