Clemson’s cornerback group faced it’s fair share of ups and downs throughout the year but should be remembered quite fondly in retrospect. Depth was a legitimate concern entering the season with only three proven returning players on the roster. Luckily, the trio of Trayvon Mullen, A.J. Terrell, and Mark Fields managed to stay relatively healthy throughout the season and bring consistency to a position that demands it in Brent Venables’ aggressive defensive scheme.
Throughout the year the overall talent level of the group was questioned by outsiders, especially following the passing performances of Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond and UofSC’s Jake Bentley.