This offseason, we’ll give you a full 360-degree view of each position group, evaluating how they performed last season, who they lost and gained, and what to expect in 2024. We begin with cornerback, which has become arguably Clemson’s greatest strength as a program.
2023 Performance
Clemson’s cornerback play and pass defense in general went from a major liability to a significant strength. Clemson finished fourth nationally in yards per pass attempt allowed (5.62) and eighth in passing yards per game allowed (173.2). Among cornerbacks, Nate Wiggins finished 5th in the ACC in PFF grade (82.