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Executing the game plan - O’Daniel pushing Blanks for starting spot

There is no doubt Travis Blanks is having an outstanding camp.

Back in the mix after two ACL injuries kept him out of action last fall and in the spring, Blanks has been working with 12th-ranked Clemson’s first-team defense at the nickel / strongside linebacker position through the first eight days of training camp. All indications suggest the junior is back to the form that made him a Freshman All-American in 2012.

“Having Travis Blanks back means we have an experienced, knowledgeable football player,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “He is a guy who is always in the correct position and is a player who has the respect of his teammates.