Could this year’s defensive line be better or as good as the Tigers’ were in 2018?
It is a good question and, when examined a little closer, it appears plausible.
If you recall, the 2018 Clemson defensive line was solidified in January of that year following the Tigers’ Sugar Bowl loss to Alabama. Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant, who were all expect to dash off to the NFL, stunned everyone when they decided to return to school for one more year.
The end result, the Tigers went 15-0 and won its second national championship in three years at the time.