The Future

Mickey Plyler - Radio Host - Thursday, September 11 2014

The Future

I always keep a depth chart for the next two and three years on my iPad. Even though we have 10 regular season games left this season, I can't help but to get excited about the future of this football program.

Since the Tigers don't play in two days, I thought it would be a good day to think way ahead.

If you have read this blog over the past few weeks you know I am crazy about Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson
Fr. Quarterback
#4 6-3, 204
Gainesville, GA
View Full Profile. The quarterback position looks as promising now as I have ever seen it. Watson is the kind of player you can build a program around.

When C.J. SpillerC.J. Spiller
Pro Running Back
#28 5-11, 195
Lake Butler, FL
View Full Profile was here I thought he was a once in a generation type of player. Little did I know Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins
Wide Receiver (2011 - 2013)
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
View Full Profile would soon follow and have a similar impact on the program. Well, here we are only one year post Watkins and I think Watson can have the same impact at Clemson.

We have seen very little of the newcomers at running back but I am extremely excited about Adam ChoiceAdam Choice
Fr. Running Back
#26 5-10, 211
Thomasville, GA
View Full Profile, Wayne GallmanWayne Gallman
RS Fr. Running Back
#9 6-1, 209
Loganville, GA
View Full Profile and Tyshon DyeTyshon Dye
RS Fr. Running Back
#23 5-11, 214
Elberton, GA
View Full Profile. This could be a very productive trio of backs over the next three seasons.

The wide receiver group returns everyone but Adam HumphriesAdam Humphries
Sr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-11, 193
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile next season. Mike WilliamsMike Williams
So. Wide Receiver
#7 6-5, 208
Vance, SC
View Full Profile and Charone PeakeCharone Peake
RS Jr. Wide Receiver
#19 6-3, 204
Moore, SC
View Full Profile have a chance to be special here but I am more excited about Artavis ScottArtavis Scott
Fr. Wide Receiver
#3 5-11, 190
Oldsmar, FL
View Full Profile and next year's newcomers Deon Cain and Ray Ray McCloud III.

Jordan LeggettJordan Leggett
So. Tight End
#16 6-5, 251
Navarre, FL
View Full Profile and Jay Jay McCulloughJay Jay McCullough
RS So. Tight End
#89 6-3, 248
Fort Mill, SC
View Full Profile will return for the next two years at tight end and they will be joined by freak athlete Milan RichardMilan Richard
Fr. Tight End
#80 6-3, 243
Savannah, GA
View Full Profile and four star prospect Garrett Williams.

Watson could have a dynamic group of playmakers at his disposal.

The offensive line loses Kalon DavisKalon Davis
RS Sr. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 340
Chester, SC
View Full Profile, Reid WebsterReid Webster
RS Sr. Offensive Tackle
#77 6-3, 300
Woodstock, GA
View Full Profile and David BeasleyDavid Beasley
RS Sr. Offensive Guard
#68 6-4, 323
Columbus, GA
View Full Profile next year but three starters will return, including both tackles. When you add the most impressive group of offensive linemen coming next year you can get extremely excited. Mitch Hyatt, Jake Fruhmorgen and Noah Green may have a chance to play very early in their careers.

A major concern next season will be defensive end, where the Tigers will lose Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS Sr. Defensive End
#3 6-2, 236
Adairsville, GA
View Full Profile, Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford
Sr. Defensive End
#93 6-5, 276
Columbus, GA
View Full Profile and Tavaris BarnesTavaris Barnes
RS Sr. Defensive End
#9 6-4, 273
Jacksonville, FL
View Full Profile. At this point Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson
So. Defensive End
#90 6-3, 269
Central, SC
View Full Profile and Kevin DoddKevin Dodd
RS So. Defensive End
#98 6-5, 275
Taylors, SC
View Full Profile will be the most experienced guys coming back there.

Defensive tackle will miss Grady JarrettGrady Jarrett
Sr. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-1, 290
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile, DeShawn WilliamsDeShawn Williams
Sr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-1, 292
Central, SC
View Full Profile and Josh Williams but Carlos WatkinsCarlos Watkins
RS So. Defensive Tackle
#94 6-3, 294
Mooresboro, NC
View Full Profile, D.J. ReaderD.J. Reader
Jr. Defensive Tackle
#48 6-2, 322
Greensboro, NC
View Full Profile and Scott PaganoScott Pagano
RS Fr. Defensive Tackle
#56 6-4, 292
Honolulu, HI
View Full Profile should give the Tigers three excellent players.

Clemson will need to replace Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Sr. Linebacker
#42 6-2, 244
Polkton, NC
View Full Profile and Tony StewardTony Steward
Sr. Linebacker
#7 6-1, 236
Hastings, FL
View Full Profile at linebacker. Ben BoulwareBen Boulware
So. Outside Linebacker
#10 5-11, 235
Anderson, SC
View Full Profile, B.J. GoodsonB.J. Goodson
RS Jr. Linebacker
#44 6-1, 240
Lamar, SC
View Full Profile and Kellen JonesKellen Jones
RS Jr. Linebacker
#52 6-1, 233
Houston, TX
View Full Profile should be OK in the position. The hope is Korrie Rogers and the red-shirt linebackers can play next season also.

At the SAM/nickel spot Korrin WigginsKorrin Wiggins
So. Defensive Back
#12 5-11, 190
Durham, NC
View Full Profile should be joined by Travis BlanksTravis Blanks
Jr. Safety
#11 6-0, 210
Tallahassee, FL
View Full Profile and Dorian O'DanielDorian O'Daniel
RS Fr. Linebacker
#6 6-1, 217
Olney, MD
View Full Profile next season.

The secondary could be the strength of the defense. Martin JenkinsMartin Jenkins
RS Sr. Cornerback
#14 5-9, 185
Roswell, GA
View Full Profile, Garry PetersGarry Peters
RS Sr. Cornerback
#26 6-0, 194
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile and Robert SmithRobert Smith
Sr. Safety
#27 5-11, 211
St. George, SC
View Full Profile are gone next year, but MacKensie AlexanderMacKensie Alexander
RS Fr. Cornerback
#2 5-11, 190
Immokalee, FL
View Full Profile, Cordrea Tankersly, Adrian BakerAdrian Baker
RS Fr. Cornerback
#21 5-11, 184
Hallandale, FL
View Full Profile, Marcus Edmonds and Ryan CarterRyan Carter
RS Fr. Cornerback
#31 5-9, 175
Grayson, GA
View Full Profile return at corner. Jayron KearseJayron Kearse
So. Safety
#20 6-4, 215
Fort Myers, FL
View Full Profile, Jadar JohnsonJadar Johnson
So. Defensive Back
#18 6-1, 207
Orangeburg, SC
View Full Profile and T.J. GreenT.J. Green
So. Safety
#15 6-3, 205
Sylacauga, AL
View Full Profile will give the Tigers three experienced safeties next season.

In the special teams, Bradley PinionBradley Pinion
Jr. Punter
#92 6-6, 230
Concord, NC
View Full Profile and Ammon LakipAmmon Lakip
RS Jr. Kicker
#36 5-10, 200
Alpharetta, GA
View Full Profile will both return.

With the promise of the young players in this program, I think Clemson is close to exploding as a perennial power in the ACC and on the national scene. We saw freshmen dominate the headlines this past weekend and rivals.com currently has Clemson ranked second in the nation in recruiting.

The past three seasons have seen an ACC championship, two BCS bowl games, 32 wins and two national top 10 finishes. However, as the staff claimed last year, the best is yet to come.

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Defensive Tackle (2008 - 2011)
#98 6-2, 310
Thomasville, GA
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Spartanburg, SC
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