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Swag Surfin': Venables' defense to swing a big fist in 2018

Swag Surfin, part two.

Two-time All-American Christian Wilkins will return for his senior year in 2018. Wilkins informed the Clemson football staff of his decision Monday afternoon – the deadline for declaring for the NFL Draft – giving defensive coordinator another big-time and experienced playmaker for his defense.

With Wilkins’s return, Clemson will have three returning first-team All-Americans and four returning All-ACC players among its front four defenders for 2018. Last year Clemson ranked second in the nation in scoring defense (13.6), fourth in total defense (276.7), fourth in pass defense (161.9) and tied for first in sacks (46).