Last year, Clemson co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach Tony Elliott went down to Louisiana and stole running back Travis Etienne right out of LSU’s backyard.
Etienne, who is from Jennings, La., went on to set a Clemson freshman record for rushing touchdowns in a season with 13, while also leading the team with 766 yards and a 7.2 yards per carry average. He also had four touchdown runs of 50-plus yards, one of the best figures in the nation.
This year, at least through the first five days of camp, it appears Elliott has found another gem.