Monday's Clemson Football practice report

by CU Athletic Communications - Mon Aug 19 15:30:21 GMT-04:00 2013

CLEMSON, SC - Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney said many of the true freshmen on the 2013 Tigers roster could see action this season. The diverse class that has 22 signees from eight different states was ranked among the top 14 classes in the nation by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com.

"We have had a lot of discussion about the freshmen the last few days, and I think we have a good plan put together. I prefer to red-shirt a player unless it is obvious that he can help us win right away."

When asked which players are obvious, he mentioned Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson
Fr. Defensive End
#90 6-4, 260
Central, SC
View Full Profile , Jordan LeggettJordan Leggett
Fr. Tight End
#16 6-6, 235
Navarre, FL
View Full Profile , Jadar JohnsonJadar Johnson
Fr. Defensive Back
#18 6-1, 180
Orangeburg, SC
View Full Profile , wide receivers T.J. GreenT.J. Green
Fr. Athlete
#82 6-2, 189
Sylacauga, AL
View Full Profile and Mike WilliamsMike Williams
Fr. Wide Receiver
#7 6-5, 205
Vance, SC
View Full Profile , linebacker Ben Bouleware and defensive back Korrin WigginsKorrin Wiggins
Fr. Defensive Back
#12 6-1, 185
Durham, NC
View Full Profile ." He also said that he plans to get others ready to play.

When asked about linebacker Ben Bouleware, Swinney said,"There are not many like him. He plays wide open all the time and loves to play. He sure doesn't act like a freshman." Bouleware was the top tackler in this past Saturday's scrimmage with seven.

Some of the other freshmen have been injured during camp and decisions have not been made on their status yet. MacKensie AlexanderMacKensie Alexander
Fr. Defensive Back
#2 5-11, 185
Immokalee, FL
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Fr. Cornerback
#21 6-1, 170
Hollywood, FL
View Full Profile , running back Tyshon DyeTyshon Dye
Fr. Running Back
#23 6-1, 205
Elberton, GA
View Full Profile , and defensive tackle Scott PaganoScott Pagano
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#56 6-4, 280
Honolulu, HI
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Jordan Leggett has a knee injury and could dress against Georgia, but Swinney does not expect him to play.

Swinney also said that tight end Sam CooperSam Cooper
RS Jr. Tight End
#86 6-5, 250
Brentwood, TN
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RS Fr. Quarterback
#11 6-2, 210
Buffalo, NY
View Full Profile , both red-shirt freshmen coming off torn ACLs suffered in the spring game, were at practice in a green jersey today.

"They have made a remarkable improvement," said Swinney. "It is a testament to their determination and to the work of Danny Poole and our athletic training staff. They took seven on seven reps this morning and that was incredible to see."

Swinney said freshman Jaron Kearse was recovering from a shoulder separation suffered in the scrimmage on Saturday. It did not appear to be serious. Swiney also said that running back D.J. HowardD.J. Howard
RS Jr. Running Back
#22 5-11, 195
Lincoln, AL
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RS So. Offensive Tackle
#73 6-4, 275
Lake Waccamaw, NC
View Full Profile had knee surgery. Both were not serious operations. Howard could be back as early as Monday.