Monday Insider: Camp ends, school begins, and excitement mounts

Which player is a "ball of butcher knives?" Which running back is the most electric on the roster? Could Tee Higgins and Justyn Ross play on the field at the same time? All of this and more in Monday's Insider.

Quarterback: Battle for starting spot heads into final week of fall camp

Clemson’s production at quarterback last season was good, not great. For the Tigers to make a return to the College Football Playoff and have a shot at winning the title, the quarterback play must be better.

Swinney looking forward to "interesting bus ride" into LSU's Death Valley

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is looking forward to another interesting bus ride into Baton Rouge. Clemson and LSU announced a two-game series last week, with Clemson visiting LSU in 2026. Photo by Stephen Lew / USATODAY

Thursday's scrimmage a battle of the elite versus the elite
Thursday’s scrimmage in Death Valley was a battle of the elite versus the elite. Clemson’s defense is expected to be among the nation’s best this season and receives most of the praise from the national media. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables told the media Thursday that the Tiger offense is pretty good, too.

Unfinished Business: Mark Fields looking to put it all together in 2018
Senior cornerback Mark Fields had a huge decision to make after Clemson’s 24-6 loss to Alabama in the All-State Sugar Bowl last year. One option was to forego his senior season and pursue the dream of playing in the NFL, or he could return to the Tigers and finish his senior season.

8/17	For Trayvon Mullen, knowledge leads to championships
8/17	Tigers to give "punch-drunk" freshmen the weekend off as Furman prep begins
8/16	Swinney says Bryant "had his best day" in Thursday's full scrimmage
8/16	Quick Hits: Thursday Scrimmage Insider, Bryant has his best day
8/16	Tre Lamar is finally healthy and ready to wreak havoc on opposing offenses
8/15	Elite California DT has Clemson in the mix for Friday decision
8/15	AJ Terrell playing the role of big brother
8/15	Don't forget to tingle: Excitement high, drama low as Tigers prepare for season
8/14	Scrimmage Insider: Defense better, but QBs missing too many zip code throws
8/14	Practice Insider: Defense responds, Swinney updates injuries
8/13	Swinney says QB separation will "probably take place in the games"
8/13	Scott: 'Franchise' players line Clemson's freshman group
8/13	Clemson QBs have coaches smiling in close camp battle
8/12	Venables sees scrimmage struggles as exception for defense in camp
8/12	Justyn Ross drawing comparisons to three former Clemson receivers

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2019

Clemson FOOTBALL

COMMITS (22)

Name	POS	Ht/Wt	Hometown	TigerNet Rank
Taisun Phommachanh	QB	6-3/194	Bridgeport, CT
Chez Mellusi	RB	6-1/205	Naples, FL
Hunter Rayburn	OL	6-4/320	Pensacola, FL
Bryton Constantin	LB	6-2/207	Baton Rouge, LA
Vonta Bentley	LB	6-0/218	Birmingham, AL
Jaelyn Lay	TE	6-6/220	Riverdale, GA
Joe Ngata	WR	6-3/210	Folsom, CA
Sheridan Jones	DB	6-1/175	Norfolk, VA
Frank Ladson	WR	6-4/183	Miami, FL
Andrew Booth	DB	6-1/188	Lawrenceville, GA
Joseph Charleston	S	6-2/190	Alpharetta, GA
Tayquon Johnson	DT	6-2/295	Williamsport, MD
Logan Cash	DE	6-3/252	Winder, GA
Ruke Orhorhoro	DE	6-4/271	River Rouge, MI
Brannon Spector	WR	6-1/185	Calhoun, GA
Lannden Zanders	S	6-1/189	Shelby, NC
Keith Maguire	LB	6-1/210	Malvern, PA
Ray Thornton	S	6-2/198	Phenix City, AL
Etinosa Reuben	DE	6-3/275	Riverside, MO
Aidan Swanson	P	6-3/165	Bradenton, FL	--
Davis Allen	TE	6-5/220	Calhoun, GA
Greg Williams	LB	6-3/235	Swansea, SC