Clemson DT to step away from Football for a period of time |
Clemson, S.C.—Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney announced Tuesday that senior defensive tackle
D.J. Reader
D.J. Reader “D.J. Reader has decided to step away from football for a while,” said Swinney. “He has some personal issues he has to deal with at this time. We are not sure when he will return. We will support him any way we can. This is no different than a player being lost for a period of time due to injury." “We will move forward at the tackle position. We have many players who will do an outstanding job in the defensive line.” “We are excited about preparing for our 2015 journey that starts September 5 with the opener against Wofford.” Sophomore
Scott PaganoScott Pagano Reader is a fourth-year senior who started one game last year, but played 250 plays and had 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He is a veteran of 38 games over the last three years.
Defensive Tackle (2012 - 2015)
#48 6-2, 325
Greensboro, NC
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will be away from the Clemson football team for a period of time. Reader was listed as a starting tackle on the preseason depth chart.
RS So. Defensive Tackle
#56 6-3, 295
Honolulu, HI
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and freshman
Christian WilkinsChristian Wilkins
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#42 6-5, 305
Longmeadow, CT
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will be strong candidates to move into a starting role at defensive tackle opposite
Carlos WatkinsCarlos Watkins
RS Jr. Defensive Tackle
#94 6-3, 295
Mooresboro, NC
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and
Roderick ByersRoderick Byers
RS Sr. Tight End
#40 6-3, 290
Rock Hill, SC
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. Redshirt freshman
Jabril RobinsonJabril Robinson
RS Fr. Defensive Tackle
#50 6-3, 255
Leland, NC
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and first-year player
Albert HugginsAlbert Huggins
Fr. Defensive Line
#67 6-3, 280
Orangeburg, SC
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will also be candidates for playing time at the tackle position.
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