When Clemson’s staff broke down and discussed last Saturday’s game against Wake Forest, the name of true freshman offensive lineman Walker Parks came up.
Head coach Dabo Swinney has spoke glowingly about Parks and how he isn’t a typical freshman in terms of his toughness and focused, serious mindset on the field – traits that were on display after Parks entered in the second half of the Tigers’ eventual 37-13 win over the Demon Deacons.
According to offensive coordinator Tony Elliott, Parks showed the unusual leadership qualities he possesses for a freshman when he pushed the second-team offensive line to pick it up when the offense was struggling to move the ball in the fourth quarter.