About this time a year ago, after Wake Forest's 28-14 loss at Clemson, coach Dave Clawson breathed a sigh of relief, content in the knowledge that the Demon Deacons probably wouldn't have to face the stars of the Tigers' formidable defensive front again.
Then Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant decided to return for another season and another run at a national championship.
"They have four down linemen that I was hoping all would declare (for the NFL Draft)," Clawson said. "You are thinking there is no way all four of them come back and they do.