Garrett Williams was set to be Clemson’s most experienced returning tight end for the 2017 season before a torn ACL in the spring cost him the year.
Williams rehabbed and was healthy enough to play during the latter part of last season, but after conferring with Dabo Swinney and Clemson’s coaching staff, everyone decided that Williams would use his redshirt year and return in 2018.
The Orlando native is now healthy and has impressed early in spring practice. He will compete with last year’s starter, Milan Richard, as well as J.C. Chalk and Cannon Smith for playing time.