CLEMSON – Clemson’s defensive line in 2017 is going to be big, it’s going to be physical, it’s going to be mean and it’s going to be good. And Austin Bryant will be right where he belongs, lining up at defensive end and making plays.
The talented rising junior out of Georgia was poised to take another step in his development last season but missed Clemson’s first six games of the year after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during an August practice.
Bryant returned against N.C. State and recorded a sack of Wolfpack quarterback Ryan Finley, but failed to move back into a starting role because Christian Wilkins – who moved from tackle to end with Bryant’s injury – and Clelin Ferrell were playing so well.