Clemson’s rotation at defensive tackle is a little thinner after the news broke Wednesday that freshman defensive tackle Josh Belk was leaving the program.
In case you missed it, Belk was given his unconditional release by head coach Dabo Swinney and can transfer anywhere he wants. Belk’s high school coach told me that a family member is battling a health issue and Belk wants to be closer to home.
Belk drew rave reviews during spring practice, but I wondered how much he would have played this season. Clemson has Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins plugged in at the starting spots, with veterans Albert Huggins and Nyles Pinckney adding depth.