Clemson might be as deep at defensive tackle has it ever has been, and that is saying something considering how deep the Tigers were when NFL players like D.J. Reader, Carlos Watkins, Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Albert Huggins were terrifying offensive backfields from 2015-’18.
But this year’s group might be deeper and, at least from a potential standpoint, could be better than some of the defensive tackle groups in recent years.
First off, the Tigers return both starters at defensive tackle in graduate senior Nyles Pinckney and second-team All-ACC performer Tyler Davis, who is just a sophomore.