Clemson is entering the 2018 season with high expectations. The Tigers are projected to be a top 2 team in the country by most publications, but there is no guarantee Clemson will reach the College Football Playoff for the fourth consecutive season.
Some areas of concern heading into the season:
Cornerback depth
Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables was unhappy with his defense several times this spring. His biggest worry is at cornerback, where the Tigers must replace their No. 1 cornerback Ryan Carter. Trayvon Mullen, A.J. Terrell and Mark Fields are back after gaining experience in 2017, but Clemson likes to rotate its corners and still needs to build depth there.