Clemson's Will Spiers named semifinalist for Burlsworth Trophy

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The Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announced today that Clemson punter Will Spiers has been named as one of 10 semifinalists for the 2020 Burlsworth Trophy, presently annually to the nation’s most outstanding football player who began his career as a walk-on.

Spiers is Clemson’s second semifinalist for the award in the last three years, as wide receiver Hunter Renfrow won the award in 2018.

Will Spiers, Clemson University, Punter, SR —- Spiers has not only been a four-year starter, but an important member of the team who won the 2018 National Championship. During his Junior year, he finished with a career-high 41.7-yard net average which is the 2nd best single-season mark in school history. Will has been especially effective at pinning the opposition inside of their own 20 yard line. Spiers will finish his career with the school record for career starts by a punter.

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