In his first year as the starting strong side linebacker, Dorian O’Daniel shined as he became one of the Tigers’ best defensive players, especially when it comes to stopping mobile quarterbacks who run the zone-read and/or the triple option.
O’Daniel has become known for his ability to limit Georgia Tech’s triple option thanks to playing his assignments and playing fundamental football. In his three seasons against Paul Johnson’s spread triple-option attack, O’Daniel has 26 total tackles, six tackles for loss, including two sacks and one caused fumble.
This past season, as Clemson held Tech to under 100-yards rushing for a second straight year, O’Daniel led the Tigers with eight tackles, including two behind the line of scrimmage and a sack against the Yellow Jackets.