Mention a position of need in Clemson’s 2023 recruiting class and defensive line is the first spot that comes to mind. A big step in filling that need happens this weekend when the Clemson coaching staff hosts Elite Junior Day.
Clemson signed just three defensive linemen (two ends, one tackle) in 2021 and will likely wind up with just two for the 2022 recruiting cycle (one defensive tackle and one defensive end). Considering that following the end of the 2022 season, the Tigers potentially might lose players such as Bryan Bresee, Tyler Davis, Xavier Thomas, Myles Murphy, Justin Mascoll, KJ Henry, and Ruke Orhorhoro, and the onus is on the coaches to refill those ranks.