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Bigger stage no sweat for freshman Clemson defender

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CLEMSON - Freshmen have played a critical role in No. 20 Clemson’s season thus far. True freshman cornerback Ashton Hampton is no exception to that. Hampton got his second career interception in the Tigers’ 24-14 win over Virginia Tech in a highlight that was No. 3 on the SportsCenter Top 10.

“I stuck my left hand out there trying to get a pass breakup. But, (I) just grabbed and stuck to my hand. I just squeezed. I just brought it in with my left hand, and I brought it to my chest,” Hampton said. “Been making plays since high school.