At this point last year, Dabo Swinney bragged about the leadership he had on the 2018 football team and the depth at which it had in that area. It was one of the reasons why Swinney felt like those Tigers could have a special season, which as well all know they did.
With leaders such as Christian Wilkins, Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Dexter Lawrence, Kendall Joseph, Trayvon Mullen, Mitch Hyatt and Hunter Renfrow, Clemson went on to win the national championship for a second time in three years, while having the best season of any team ever in the history of college football.