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Clemson's Mitch Hyatt is tops among ACC's rookie class

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Mitch Hyatt screwed up.

In his defense, this was Boston College, the No. 1-ranked defense in the country, and the Eagles were throwing a thousand different looks his way. Still, when two defenders rushed at once, and the Clemson left tackle didn’t block either one, it was hard not to notice the true freshman playing the most important position on the offensive line.

“That was the first night he was ever confused in a game,” guard Eric Mac Lain said, “but that will make him grow and get better.