Clemson ranked in Athlon's very early 2015 Top 25

Watson will be one of the leading candidates for ACC POTY in 2015.

by Tony Crumpton - Assoc. Editor - Mon Dec 29 10:59:38 GMT-04:00 2014

Athlon Sports has released its very early 2015 Top 25 rankings and has Clemson ranked #17 overall for next season.

(via Athlon Sports) Watson is one of the nation’s rising stars at quarterback and is surrounded by freshmen standouts Wayne GallmanWayne Gallman
RS Fr. Running Back
#9 6-1, 209
Loganville, GA
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Fr. Wide Receiver
#3 5-11, 190
Oldsmar, FL
View Full Profile (WR). While talent certainly isn’t an issue for the Tigers, three starters on the offensive line must be replaced, and Chad Morris is no longer calling the plays. With Morris off to SMU, Jeff Scott and Tony Elliott were promoted into the co-coordinator role. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables will be busy this spring, as the Tigers lose ends Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS Sr. Defensive End
#3 6-2, 236
Adairsville, GA
View Full Profile and Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford
Sr. Defensive End
#93 6-5, 276
Columbus, GA
View Full Profile , along with tackles 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 WatsonJosh Watson
RS Sr. Defensive Tackle
#91 6-4, 292
Wilmington, DE
View Full Profile . In addition to the losses on the line, linebacker Stephone AnthonyStephone Anthony
Sr. Linebacker
#42 6-2, 244
Polkton, NC
View Full Profile , cornerback Garry PetersGarry Peters
RS Sr. Cornerback
#26 6-0, 194
Conyers, GA
View Full Profile and safety Robert SmithRobert Smith
Sr. Safety
#27 5-11, 211
St. George, SC
View Full Profile will expire their eligibility after the Russell Athletic Bowl.