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Swinney says coaches will pick their spots for Goodrich and McMichael

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CLEMSON – Freshman defensive backs Mario Goodrich and Kyler McMichael will play this season, but head coach Dabo Swinney says the coaching staff will pick their spots for the talented duo to play.

Both players were a part of the Tigers’ stellar 2018 recruiting class but didn’t arrive on campus until June. Both were rated as four-star athletes coming out of high school, and both give defensive coordinator Brent Venables explosive, lanky athletes.

Head coach Dabo Swinney told the media Thursday evening that both players have impressed in camp, but he expects them to take another step in their development as game preparation begins.