Clemson-Alabama, Part IV? Tigers building another juggernaut on strength of returning players
By Adam Spencer
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As the top juniors from around the country make tough decisions about whether to go pro or return to school, one team isn’t getting hit as hard as others.
The Clemson Tigers will have another experienced, talented team in 2018, as several key juniors have announced their plans to return.
As you can see in the tweet below, key players like Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Kendall Joseph and Mark Fields are all returning for one more season:
Dabo Swinney just announced at team banquet that Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant, Kendall Joseph, Mark Fields all returning for senior year. Did not say anything about Christian Wilkins.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) January 14, 2018
Christian Wilkins, a star defensive tackle, may end up declaring for the draft, following four other Clemson underclassmen — WRs Ray-Ray McCloud and Deon Cain being the most notable of that group.
With the Tigers returning another loaded roster, a fourth-straight year with an Alabama-Clemson College Football Playoff matchup isn’t out of the question.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
