Jordan Leggett injury update

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Clemson, SC—Clemson freshman tight end Jordan Leggett Jordan Leggett
Fr. Tight End
#16 6-6, 235
Navarre, FL
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The native of Navarre, FL injured an MCL, not his ACL while making a reception during the workout. He does not need surgery and is expected to miss just three-four weeks. He likely will miss the Georgia game on August 31.

“We are two-for-two in recent injuries that could have been serious,” said Swinney. “ T.J. GreenT.J. Green
Fr. Athlete
#82 6-2, 189
Sylacauga, AL
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The tight end position has been a big part of the Clemson offense the last two years under offensive coordinator Chad Morris. Clemson tight ends have caught 119 passes for 1390 yards and 21 touchdowns over the last two years, significantly contributing to Clemson’s 21-6 record. Clemson has had the first-team All-ACC tight end each of the last two years, Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen
Tight End
#83 6-3, 255
Fayetteville, NC
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Tight End
#80 6-4, 240
Wando, SC
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