Reader

by Mickey Plyler - Radio Host - Wed Aug 26 09:55:58 GMT-04:00 2015

Reader

Clemson has had some attrition since the end of last season. Since the win over Oklahoma, seniors like Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
Defensive Tackle (2011 - 2014)
#50 6-0, 290
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile , Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
Defensive End (2010 - 2014)
#3 6-2, 236
Adairsville, GA
View Full Profile , DeShawn WilliamsDeShawn Williams
Defensive Tackle (2011 - 2014)
#99 6-1, 295
Central, SC
View Full Profile , Josh WatsonJosh Watson
Defensive Tackle (2010 - 2014)
#91 6-4, 290
Wilmington, DE
View Full Profile , Tavaris BarnesTavaris Barnes
Defensive End (2010 - 2014)
#9 6-3, 275
Jacksonville, FL
View Full Profile , Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford
Defensive End (2011 - 2014)
#93 6-5, 275
Columbus, GA
View Full Profile , Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Linebacker (2011 - 2014)
#42 6-3, 245
Polkton, NC
View Full Profile , Tony StewardTony Steward
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#7 6-, 235
Hastings, FL
View Full Profile , Robert SmithRobert Smith
Safety (2011 - 2014)
#27 5-11, 215
St. George, SC
View Full Profile , Garry PetersGarry Peters
Cornerback (2010 - 2014)
#26 6-0, 194
Conyers, GA
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Offensive Guard (2010 - 2014)
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Columbus, GA
View Full Profile , Kalon DavisKalon Davis
Offensive Guard (2010 - 2014)
#67 6-5, 340
Chester, SC
View Full Profile ,, Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2014)
#13 5-11, 193
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile , and DJ Howard graduated. But those players were seniors.

Other departures came unexpectedly. Bradley PinionBradley Pinion
Punter (2012 - 2014)
#92 6-6, 230
Concord, NC
View Full Profile left school a year early for the NFL. Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
Offensive Tackle (2012 - 2014)
#79 6-7, 290
Brooklyn, NY
View Full Profile left after the spring. Demarre KittDemarre Kitt
Wide Receiver (2014)
#8 6-1, 183
Tyrone, GA
View Full Profile , Kellen JonesKellen Jones
Linebacker (2012 - 2014)
#52 6-1, 233
Houston, TX
View Full Profile and Kyrin Priester transferred. Spencer RegionSpencer Region
Offensive Guard (2011 - 2014)
#74 6-4, 333
Cullman, AL
View Full Profile gave up a year of eligibility. Korrie Rogers gave up football. Ebenezer OgundekoEbenezer Ogundeko
RS Fr. Defensive End
#1 6-3, 250
Brooklyn, NY
View Full Profile was dismissed. Korrin WigginsKorrin Wiggins
Jr. Defensive Back
#12 5-11, 195
Durham, NC
View Full Profile tore his ACL. Ammon LakipAmmon Lakip
RS Sr. Punter / Kicker
#36 5-11, 200
Alpharetta, GA
View Full Profile is currently suspended.

Yesterday we got more surprising news when DJ Reader decided to take a leave from football. At this point we don't know how long he will be out or if he is coming back at all.

Dabo SwinneyDabo Swinney
Head Coach
View Full Profile said this was Reader's decision and didn't sound too happy about it.

It came as a surprise after Reader had gotten positive reviews throughout the summer and camp. He was one of two players Swinney decided to take to the ACC Media Days in Pinehurst earlier this summer. To the outside eye, it appeared Reader was one of the leaders of this team.

He will be missed, but this is why you recruit every year. It is now time for Carlos WatkinsCarlos Watkins
RS Jr. Defensive Tackle
#94 6-3, 295
Mooresboro, NC
View Full Profile , Scott PaganoScott Pagano
RS So. Defensive Tackle
#56 6-3, 295
Honolulu, HI
View Full Profile , Christian WilkinsChristian Wilkins
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#42 6-5, 305
Longmeadow, CT
View Full Profile , Jabril RobinsonJabril Robinson
RS Fr. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-3, 255
Leland, NC
View Full Profile , Roderick ByersRoderick Byers
RS Sr. Tight End
#40 6-3, 290
Rock Hill, SC
View Full Profile and Albert HugginsAlbert Huggins
Fr. Defensive Line
#67 6-3, 280
Orangeburg, SC
View Full Profile to step up.

Clemson will enter the first game without defensive tackles from last year like Jarrett, Williams, Watson and Reader. That is a lot of talent. Fortunately, there is a lot of talent still here.

A senior will be missed. A talented player will be missed. A leader will be missed. What this also means is that depth is more of a concern now. Injuries could be devastating.

Because the release was vague, we have more questions than answers. This one caught me completely off guard. I wonder what lead to the decision? I wonder how long he will be out? I wonder if he will be back at all?

There are more questions than vague answers, but the one answer here is always to continue to recruit and that is what this staff has done.

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