Shaq Smith was going to be Clemson’s starter at weakside linebacker heading into fall camp, but with his sudden decision to transfer to Maryland, the Tigers will have to reshuffle things at linebacker.
With Smith now gone, James Skalski will likely move over to WILL and will be the starter heading into camp. Chad Smith is likely the starter at middle linebacker where Baylon Spector is expected to be his backup.
Here is what the depth chart at weakside linebacker will look like heading into fall camp.
James Skalski, Jr., 6-0, 245 pounds: Skalski is a lot like former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware.