PAW Drill highlights early Monday practice in front of STRIVR cameras |
CLEMSON – Monday’s morning practice featured a Daniel scrum, rugby-style kicks and plenty of info to pass along.
The Clemson football team practiced early this morning, the sixth practice overall and the second in full pads, the first of two practices on Monday. The first period started with a scaled-up version of the PAW drill, with three offensive players blocking for a running back and going against three defensive players. It started with Daniel High School products
Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson A few minutes later it was freshman left tackle
Mitch HyattMitch Hyatt Freshman defensive tackle
Christian WilkinsChristian Wilkins Senior linebacker
B.J. GoodsonB.J. Goodson I would give the edge to the defense during the drill.
C.J. FullerC.J. Fuller *Linebacker
Ben BoulwareBen Boulware *A strange-looking camera has been seen at practice this week, and it turns out to be a virtual reality tool used to help the players. The camera can be set up by the quarterback and captures what happens in every direction. The system is called STRIVR, an immersive training tool. I was told that quarterback
Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson *The first team offensive line hasn’t changed since last week, with Mitch Hyatt at left tackle,
Eric Mac LainEric Mac Lain Second team offensive line, left to right:
Taylor HearnTaylor Hearn Third team offensive line, left to right:
Noah GreenNoah Green *Freshman safety
Tanner MuseTanner Muse *Two Carolina Panthers scouts were in attendance and they spent a good portion of the early practice talking to Woody McCorvey. *
Marcus EdmondMarcus Edmond *We saw more kicking Monday morning: It looks like walk-on
Greg HuegelGreg Huegel
Jr. Defensive End
#90 6-3, 269
Central, SC
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and
C.J. DavidsonC.J. Davidson
RS Sr. Running Back
#21 5-10, 200
Clemson, SC
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getting physical with each other in front of the onlookers.
Fr. Offensive Line
#75 6-6, 270
Sugar Hill, GA
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getting into it with a couple of defenders in a skirmish that moved a pile.
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#42 6-5, 305
Longmeadow, CT
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enjoyed that drill – he was trash talking anyone and everyone.
RS Sr. Linebacker
#44 6-0, 240
Lamar, SC
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was in the middle of everything during the drill, even if he wasn’t in on the play. He was constantly in the face of the young linebackers – teaching and motivating. Goodson appears to be taking on the role of team leader. Freshman
Chad SmithChad Smith
Fr. Linebacker
#35 6-3, 215
Sterling, VA
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looked good during the drill, as did running back
Zac BrooksZac Brooks
Running Back (2012 - 2015)
#24 6-0, 200
Jonesboro, AR
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, who ran hard.
RS Fr. Running Back
#27 5-9, 215
Easley, SC
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ran the hardest out of the running backs.
Jr. Outside Linebacker
#10 6-0, 235
Anderson, SC
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shaved his epic beard on the same day we ran a story in which he said he would keep it.
So. Quarterback
#4 6-2, 205
Gainesville, GA
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can go in after practice, put on the headset, and see everything he saw during practice and take his mental reps again. Coaches can also look left to right and see hand placement, footwork, etc. I plan to ask the coaches about the system and have more on it later.
RS Sr. Offensive Tackle
#78 6-4, 305
Hope Mills, NC
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at left guard,
Ryan NortonRyan Norton
RS Sr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 285
Simpsonville, SC
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(still in a green jersey because of concussion) at center,
Tyrone CrowderTyrone Crowder
RS So. Offensive Guard
#55 6-2, 330
Marston, NC
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at right guard and
Joe GoreJoe Gore
RS Sr. Offensive Tackle
#73 6-5, 290
Lake Waccamaw, NC
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at right tackle.
RS Fr. Offensive Line
#51 6-4, 325
Williston, SC
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Justin FalcinelliJustin Falcinelli
RS Fr. Offensive Tackle
#50 6-3, 305
Middleton, MD
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,
Jay GuillermoJay Guillermo
RS Jr. Center
#57 6-3, 310
Maryville, TN
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,
Maverick MorrisMaverick Morris
RS So. Offensive Line
#69 6-4, 295
Broxton, GA
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,
Jake FruhmorgenJake Fruhmorgen
Fr. Offensive Line
#63 6-5, 285
Tampa, FL
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.
Fr. Offensive Line
#71 6-5, 275
Boiling Springs, SC
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,
Logan TischLogan Tisch
Fr. Offensive Line
#72 6-2, 285
Chapel Hill, NC
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,
Zach GiellaZach Giella
Fr. Offensive Line
#77 6-5, 275
Augusta, GA
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,
Zach RiggsZach Riggs
RS So. Center
#54 6-5, 270
Greer, SC
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, Jake Fruhmorgen
Fr. Linebacker
#19 6-4, 205
Belmont, NC
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and starting center Ryan Norton practiced long snapping in front of line coach
Robbie CaldwellRobbie Caldwell
Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
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at the beginning of practice. Muse did a really nice job, as did Norton.
RS So. Cornerback
#29 5-11, 170
Hopkins, SC
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and
Kendall JosephKendall Joseph
RS Fr. Linebacker
#34 5-11, 225
Belton, SC
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were in green (can’t be tackled) jerseys Monday.
Stanton SeckingerStanton Seckinger
Gr. Tight End
#81 6-5, 240
Isle of Palms, SC
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wore a yellow jersey.
Fr. Punter / Kicker
#92 5-11, 180
Blythewood, SC
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has moved up to second team, and he hit both of his kicks from 34 yards, as did first-teamer
Alex SpenceAlex Spence
RS Fr. Kicker
#47 6-2, 190
Florence, SC
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.
Christian GroomesChristian Groomes
RS Fr. Punter / Kicker
#39 5-9, 190
Central, SC
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was 1-of-2 from that distance. The team also practiced rugby-style kicks – whether for the kickers or the returners we don’t know – but
Andy TeasdallAndy Teasdall
RS Jr. Punter
#32 5-11, 185
Winston-Salem, NC
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was the best of the bunch at the rugby style.
Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow
RS Fr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-10, 170
Myrtle Beach, SC
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and Huegel both struggled.
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