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Observations from Clemson spring practice, including why two stars were absent

Clemson resumed spring practice on Friday, March 1 in its indoor facility. Here are some notes from the workout:

Notable absences

Clemson star running back Travis Etienne and linebacker Isaiah Simmons were not at practice as the two were attending the NFL combine in Indianapolis, according to a school official. Etienne and Simmons were two of several college football players selected to take part in a program where underclassmen are given a general overview of different things a potential NFL player could expect in the future. Tavien Feaster took first-team reps at running back with Etienne absent.