News and notes from Thursday's practice |
CLEMSON – The Clemson Tigers finished preparations for Auburn with a Thursday afternoon practice, and with no new injuries to report, head coach
Dabo Swinney
Dabo Swinney The only news on the injury front is that defensive back
Martin JenkinsMartin Jenkins Swinney was asked about the “OR” markings that litter the defensive depth chart, and he said that Tig Willard will start at the WILL, while
Xavier BrewerXavier Brewer He also said that both
Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford Along the offensive line,
David BeasleyDavid Beasley Finally, I asked Swinney about the status of Bronze Star winner and Army veteran
Daniel RodriguezDaniel Rodriguez “He has done a heck of a job. He is everything you would think he is,” Swinney said. “He is an incredible leader. He never stops motivating. Literally, he never stops talking at practice. He is either yelling at the scout team or he is at yelling the defense. He’s challenging the guys. You know, ‘Let’s get them ready. It’s your duty to get them right.’ Tons of energy and I definitely think he will have an opportunity to be on special teams this week and I think you will see him out there early. “ Clemson Injury Report •
Gifford TimothyGifford Timothy •Martin Jenkins, DB, Hernia, out for the season •Daniel Rodriguez, WR, shoulder, probable •
Tony McNealTony McNeal •
Justin ParkerJustin Parker
Head Coach
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said the Tigers are as healthy as they have been all camp.
Jr. Cornerback
#14 5-10, 180
Roswell, GA
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had sports hernia surgery on Thursday, and right tackle Giff Timothy is fully recovered from the surgery to repair the meniscus tear in his right knee and will start Saturday night against Auburn.
Gr. Defensive Back
#9 5-11, 190
Jacksonville, FL
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and
Jonathan MeeksJonathan Meeks
Sr. Safety
#5 6-1, 210
Rock Hill, SC
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will start at the safety spots.
Rashard HallRashard Hall
Gr. Safety
#31 6-2, 210
St. Augustine, FL
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, who played hurt most of last season, will also see plenty of action at safety.
So. Defensive End
#93 6-5, 270
Columbus, GA
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and
Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS So. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
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will get snaps at defensive end on Saturday, and that
DeShawn WilliamsDeShawn Williams
So. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-1, 285
Central, SC
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,
Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
So. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-1, 290
Conyers, GA
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and
Josh WatsonJosh Watson
RS So. Defensive Tackle
#91 6-4, 285
Wilmington, DE
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will also see plenty of action at the defensive tackle spots. He called those a "game-time decision."
RS So. Offensive Guard
#68 6-4, 315
Columbus, GA
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gets the nod at left guard, but Swinney said that
Kalon DavisKalon Davis
RS So. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 330
Chester, SC
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– projected as the starter heading into fall camp – will also see snaps.
RS Jr. Linebacker
#34 6-2, 225
Lake View, SC
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and freshman
Travis Blanks
Travis Blanks
Fr. Defensive Back
#11 6-1, 190
Tallahassee, FL
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, and Swinney said both will be on the field, depending on Auburn’s personnel.
RS Fr. Wide Receiver
#83 5-8, 175
Stafford, VA
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, and Swinney said Clemson fans might see No. 83 on the field Saturday night against Auburn.
RS So. Offensive Tackle
#70 6-6, 310
Middletown, DE
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, OT, Knee, will play and will start at right tackle
RS So. Quarterback
#12 6-0, 195
Chester, SC
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, QB, torn ACL, out for season
Jr. Linebacker
#8 6-1, 235
Port Royal, SC
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, LB, groin, out for season
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