CLEMSON - True freshman cornerback Ashton Hampton has had a lot of firsts lately.
In Clemson’s season opener against Georgia, he made his first collegiate appearance. The following week was the Tigers’ first home game and win of the season versus Appalachian State, and he made his first tackles (three solo). In Clemson’s 59-35 victory against NC State, Hampton notched his first interception, which he returned 53 yards for a touchdown.
“Earlier in the game, I had a pass interference call, and then after that play, Coach Swinney had told me to turn my head and find the ball, and later in the game, that’s what I did.