Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas is returning to Clemson, The Clemson Insider has learned.
The 2020 season was a tough year for Thomas.
The Tigers’ defensive end missed the first three games of the season after he contracted the coronavirus before he was set to return to Clemson in June. Thomas also developed strep throat over the summer.
The two illnesses prevented the All-ACC candidate from working out with his team, as he came into camp still trying to get his strength back and was overweight. Clemson’s doctors thought it was best at the time to hold him out of fall camp, allowing himself to slowly get back to health and then football shape before returning to regular practice.