Breeland and Robinson ranked #8 on Athlon's list of important players |
According to Athlon Sports, Clemson's DB duo of
Bashaud Breeland
Bashaud Breeland The Tigers’ first depth chart of 2013 didn’t reveal much about the cornerback position.
Garry PetersGarry Peters
RS Jr. Cornerback
#17 6-0, 195
Allendale, SC
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and
Darius Robinson
Darius Robinson
Cornerback
#8 5-10, 175
College Park, GA
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are featured in their top 10 list of players that will decide College Football's 2013 National Title.
8. Bashaud Breeland/Darius Robinson, CB, Clemson
RS Jr. Cornerback
#26 6-0, 195
Conyers, GA
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and Bashaud Breeland are listed as co-starters at one spot, while Darius Robinson and
Martin JenkinsMartin Jenkins
RS Jr. Cornerback
#14 5-10, 180
Roswell, GA
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share the other side. Clemson’s pass defense is a concern heading into 2013, especially after finishing sixth in the conference last year. Sophomore safety
Travis BlanksTravis Blanks
So. Defensive Back
#11 6-0, 190
Tallahassee, FL
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is a rising star, but the Tigers are still searching for the right mix at cornerback. True freshman
MacKensie AlexanderMacKensie Alexander
Fr. Defensive Back
#2 5-11, 185
Immokalee, FL
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was slowed in fall camp due to an injury, so it may be a few weeks before he makes a significant impact. Whether it’s Breeland, Robinson, Jenkins or Peters, Clemson has to find two players it feels comfortable with to start at cornerback, especially with a huge test against Georgia in Week 1.
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