When Clemson suffered the disappointing 24-6 loss to Alabama in the 2017 Sugar Bowl, junior defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was devastated and faced a life changing decision.
Should he return to school or forego his senior year to turn pro and sign for millions?
After days of mulling over his future, on Jan. 15, 2018, he announced his intention to return to Clemson and join his defensive line brothers Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant, who made their decisions two days earlier on Jan. 13. With underclassman Dexter Lawrence, the trio, collectively, known as the Power Rangers, gave Clemson the best defensive front in the country and the college football world knew it.