Venables excited about Justin Parker |
| - Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 2:52 PM |
Clemson linebacker discussions have mostly centered on last year’s class of
Stephone Anthony
Fr. Linebacker #12 6-3, 235 Polkton, NC View Full Profile
,
B.J. Goodson RS Fr. Linebacker #44 6-1, 235 Timmonsville, SC View Full Profile
,
Tony Steward Fr. Linebacker #7 6-1, 245 Hastings, FL View Full Profile
, and
Lateek Townsend Fr. Linebacker #20 6-2, 215 Bennettsville, SC View Full Profile
. Rising junior linebacker
Justin Parker So. Linebacker #8 6-1, 225 Port Royal, SC
Stephone Anthony
B.J. Goodson
Tony Steward
Lateek Townsend
Justin Parker
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“Brent [Venables] is really excited about him,” said Dabo Swinney. “He really likes his upside. He thinks he is fluid, great instincts. He feels like he can play any of the three positions which is very encouraging because we certainly need Justin to come on and be the kind of guy we all hoped he could be.”
