Clemson 2021 early look: Offensive and defensive line

Clemson’s offensive line was tasked with replacing four starters from 2019. The results were mixed with some poor showings (e.g., Notre Dame in South Bend) and some good ones (e.g., Notre Dame in Charlotte). It’s arguably the area where Clemson needs to improve the most in 2021 and, with a lot of talent returning and an influx of top prospects, it may be poised to do just that.

Bryan Bresee emerging as team leader for Tigers

When Bryan Bresee stepped on Clemson's campus as an early enrollee last year, he was taken under the wing of former freshman standout Tyler Davis. Now it's time for the freshman All-American and ACC Defensive Rookie of the year from Maryland to do the same with this year's freshman class.

Spring Practice Observations: Justyn Ross as "Colonel Mustard" leads the way
A sunny day on the Clemson practice fields, watching Colonel Mustard in the conservatory. Check out David Hood's practice observations.

Lyn-J Dixon: Transferring wasn't option for him because Clemson equips for life
Many people expected Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon to test the transfer portal at some point over the last few seasons, but Dixon has never wavered from his commitment to the Tigers. With the starting job up for grabs this season, Dixon is maintaining his stoic attitude and only has one worry: himself.

Elliott looking for improvement from offensive line, offense as a whole
Clemson’s offense certainly wasn’t bad last season, but offensive coordinator Tony Elliott sees plenty of room for improvement.

Clemson offensive lineman admits performance last season "pisses me off"
Offensive lineman Walker Parks is edgy, and he doesn’t mind showing a little bit of a mean streak when he’s on the field. So it’s no surprise when Parks answers a question with the most brutally-honest answer possible.

From baseball to football, Tony Elliott happy staying at home in Clemson
Tony Elliott works long hours during the fall and spring, and there are days when he is a little later making it home than your typical 9-to-5 working dad. But even when he isn’t home sometimes, he knows where can find his two sons, Ace and AJ, and that’s working on their baseball swings at the neighborhood tennis court with Clemson baseball assistant coach Bradley LeCroy.

COVID diagnosis, wife's illness were only part of a rough 2020 for Tony Elliott
Tony Elliott walked off the Tigers' practice field in late December and learned that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to miss the College Football Playoff Sugar Bowl against Ohio St. One of his first thoughts was, 'What have I done?’

Clemson 2021 skill positions early look: RB and WR
Clemson finished 10th in total offense and sixth in passing offense last season. Now, they must replace QB Trevor Lawrence, but after DJ Uiagalelei’s two-game trial by fire, replacing the all-time great Tiger QB seems less daunting. Taking a closer look.

Swinney moves Justyn Ross to the slot, says Tigers are "back in business"
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney told the media Monday evening that Ross, one of the nation’s most dangerous receivers, has been practicing at the slot or “5-man” receiver position in the Tigers’ offense. That’s the same spot that allowed Amari Rodgers to put together a career-year in 2020 and saw Hunter Renfrow fashion a 186-catch career that is fifth in Clemson history.

DJ Uiagalelei watched Trevor Lawrence and learned valuable lessons in 2020
DJ Uiagalelei walked onto the practice fields at Clemson last spring and he watched the tall, lanky quarterback destined to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Uiagalelei watched how Trevor Lawrence acted on and off the field, how he composed himself in the classroom and in the team meeting rooms, and how he interacted with the community at large. And he learned.

3/1	Swinney likes his freshmen as Tigers get physical at practice
3/1	ESPN's Kiper breaks down draft prospects of Etienne, Rodgers, Powell and Carman
3/1	Would Swinney use transfer portal to add a corner?
2/27	Yellow Jerseys Everywhere: Tigers have plenty of walking wounded this spring
2/26	Skalski says coming back for sixth year was easy decision
2/25	Turner, veteran Tiger defense taking ownership after sting of CFP defeat
2/25	Time to Attack 2021: Swinney excited about start of spring practice
2/24	Tigers go the route of the Buckeyes, mad at Clemson for loss in Playoff
2/24	Plenty of New Faces: Swinney details multiple staff changes as spring practice begins
2/24	Let the fun begin: Spring practice kicks off fun weekend in Clemson
2/23	Spring Forecast: Clemson secondary seeks rebound, right mix in 2021
2/22	A little Tiger earns his wings: Cole Henderson's inspiring story will live on
2/22	Spring Forecast: Veteran-led linebacker corps bolsters Clemson front-seven
2/21	Spring Forecast: Tigers bring back starting group, high expectations on D-line
2/20	Spring Forecast: Tigers seek to build competition, depth on O-line
2/19	Spring Forecast: 'WRU' looks to next man up in playmaker roles
2/18	Spring Forecast: How will competition shake out in stacked Clemson RB group?
2/17	Spring Football Forecast: Big offseason ahead for young Clemson QBs
2/16	Spring Football Forecast: Sunny with a chance of championships
2/14	Swinney says Clemson is special, making it hard for coaches to leave
2/13	Swinney compares Trevor Lawrence to NBA All-Star Steph Curry
2/12	Trevor Lawrence impressive as new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, NFL look on
2/11	Trevor Lawrence Pro Day brings national showcase for Clemson football
2/10	Brian Dawkins was almost a Gamecock, but Patrick Sapp had other ideas

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2021 Clemson Football Roster


11	Ajou Ajou	WR
84	Davis Allen	TE
45	Sergio Allen	LB
29	Michael Becker	S
42	LaVonta Bentley	LB
43	Will Blackston	TE
65	Matt Bockhorst	OG
68	Will Boggs	OL
23	Andrew Booth Jr.	CB
11	Bryan Bresee	DL
9	Jake Briningstool	TE
34	Jack Brissey	DE
82	Will Brown	WR
19	DeMonte Capehart	DL
	Barrett Carter	S
36	Quinn Castner	PK
	Bubba Chandler	QB
18	Joseph Charleston	S
3	Dacari Collins	WR
80	Beaux Collins	WR
48	David Cote	LB
60	Mac Cranford	OL
13	Tyler Davis	DT
2	Fred Davis	CB
44	Cade Denhoff	DE
23	Lyn-J Dixon	RB
27	Carson Donnelly	S
19	Michel Dukes	RB
83	Hampton Earle	WR
91	Nick Eddis	DT
69	Jacob Edwards	OL
95	James Edwards	DT
87	Sage Ennis	TE
88	Braden Galloway	TE
31	Mario Goodrich	CB
24	Hamp Greene	WR
21	Malcolm Greene	CB
18	Hunter Helms	QB
5	KJ Henry	DE
37	Jake Herbstreit	S
86	Tye Herbstreit	WR
75	Trent Howard	OL
90	Darnell Jefferies	DT
52	Tayquon Johnson	OG
6	Sheridan Jones	CB
2	Frank Ladson Jr.	WR
85	Jaelyn Lay	TE
	Tristan Leigh	OT
53	Ryan Linthicum	OL
33	Ty Lucas	LS
46	Jack Maddox	LS
26	Phil Mafah	RB
30	Keith Maguire	LB
49	Matthew Maloney	LB
7	Justin Mascoll	DE
89	Max May	WR
77	Mitchell Mayes	OL
39	Bubba McAtee	S
26	Jack McCall	CB
71	Jordan McFadden	OT
63	Zac McIntosh	OL
46	Matt McMahan	LB
34	Kevin McNeal	RB
27	Chez Mellusi	RB
9	RJ Mickens	S
26	Andrew Mukuba	S
98	Myles Murphy	DE
10	Joseph Ngata	WR
33	Ruke Orhorhoro	DT
20	Kobe Pace	RB
55	Payton Page	DT
64	Walker Parks	OL
17	Kane Patterson	LB
	Zaire Patterson	DE
	Dietrick Pennington	OL
25	Jalyn Phillips	S
7	Taisun Phommachanh	QB
29	BT Potter	PK
80	Luke Price	TE
56	Will Putnam	OL
92	Klayton Randolph	DE
55	Hunter Rayburn	OL
21	Darien Rencher	RB
32	Etinosa Reuben	DT
41	Andrew Roberts	DE
8	Justyn Ross	WR
1	Will Shipley	RB
22	Trenton Simpson	LB
47	James Skalski	LB
25	Bryson Smith	WR
10	Baylon Spector	LB
13	Brannon Spector	WR
48	Will Spiers	P
	Troy Stellato	WR
39	Aidan Swanson	P/PK
22	Will Swinney	WR
81	Drew Swinney	WR
14	Kevin Swint	LB
74	Marcus Tate	OL
	Will Taylor	QB
57	Paul Tchio	OL
3	Xavier Thomas	DE
16	Ray Thornton	S
54	Mason Trotter	OL
54	Jeremiah Trotter Jr.	LB
73	Bryn Tucker	OL
24	Nolan Turner	S
5	DJ Uiagalelei	QB
53	Regan Upshaw	DE
15	Jake Venables	LB
12	Tyler Venables	S
41	Jonathan Weitz	PK
20	Nate Wiggins	CB
99	Greg Williams	DE
76	John Williams	OL
6	EJ Williams	WR
8	Tré Williams	DT
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	Dabo Swinney	Head Coach
	Tony Elliott	OC, Running Backs
	Brent Venables	Defensive Coordinator / LBs
	Todd Bates	Assist. Coach, Defensive Tackles
	Mickey Conn	ST Coordinator, Safeties
	Mike Reed	Assistant Coach, Cornerbacks
	Lemanski Hall	Assist. Coach, Defensive Ends
	Robbie Caldwell	Assistant Coach, OL
	Tyler Grisham	Assistant Coach, Wide Receivers
	C.J. Spiller	Assistant Coach, Running Backs
	Brandon Streeter	Assist. Coach, Recruiting Coord., QBs