For the second straight year some are saying Clemson’s defense will take a step back because of the losses to the NFL and other attrition. In this series we will look at the players that have departed and how they will be replaced this season.
In this edition of The Replacements we look at how Clemson will replace Travis Blanks at SAM/Nickel.
Dorian O’Daniel is currently listed as the starter at SAM/Nickel. He has improved in his coverage skills and defensive coordinator Brent Venables is confident he can be trusted to be on the field more even in more passing situations.