Few defense backs in Clemson’s rich history have made the kind of impact on the program the way Terry Kinard did in his Clemson career. It has been argued that he is perhaps the greatest defensive player the Tigers have ever had.
It’s hard to go against that argument.
The Sumter, S.C., native was a two-year member of the All-ACC team. He is still the all-time Clemson leader in career interceptions with 17, a mark that tied an ACC record at the time.
“Clemson gave me the opportunity,” Kinard said. “I was very fortunate. I could not have picked a better place to go to school.