CLEMSON - Dabo Swinney and Brent Venables both say that the best teams they’ve played for or coached were player-led, with last season’s National Championship team a prime example. Leaders like Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Kendall Joseph, and Christian Wilkins made an impact both on and off the field.
Who will provide that leadership this season? Look no further than former 5-star prospect Shaq Smith.
The Maryland native is expected to assume a considerably larger role at linebacker this season with the departures of Joseph and Tre Lamar.