There are many reasons why Clemson is so good on its defensive line. The number one reason is the talent.
For the first time in the history of college football, a team returns three First-Team All-Americans—Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant—across the front line. The fourth guy, nose tackle Dexter Lawrence, is an All-American candidate and possible top 10 pick in next year’s NFL Draft. If fact, there is a chance all four could be picked in the first round of the draft next April.
But talent is not the only reason why the Tigers are so good up front.