CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Three Tigers named to Preseason All-American team

Three Tigers named to Preseason All-American team


by - Assoc. Editor -

CBSSports.com released their college football preseason All-American teams on Tuesday and three Tigers were featured with junior quarterback Deshaun Watson and senior defensive tackle Carlos Watkins on the first team with sophomore offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt included on the second-team.

Watson was also named Preseason Player of the Year by CBSSports.com while Alabama head coach Nick Saban was named Preseason Coach of the Year.

The Heisman finalist completed 333 of 491 passes for 4,104 yards and 35 touchdowns and also had 207 rushes for 1105 yards and 12 scores this past season. His 5,209 yards of total offense and his 47 total touchdowns were ACC records, and his rushing total was a record for a Clemson quarterback.

Watkins had 67 tackles, 3.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss and was the 8th leading tackler for Clemson at his nose guard position last season. After the regular season, he was named First-team All-ACC by the media.

He had two tackles including a tackle for loss in the National Championship game against Alabama.

Hyatt was the first true freshman to start his first game at Clemson since 1980 and the first offensive tackle to start the opener since 1944. He finished the season with 15 starts at left tackle as he logged the most snaps for a true freshman offensive lineman in Clemson history.

Ultimate Level LogoUpgrade Your Account

Unlock premium boards and exclusive features (e.g. ad-free) by upgrading your account today.

Upgrade Now
Comment on this story
Print   
Send Feedback to Tony Crumpton: Email | Comment
FIRST LOOK: Clemson Basketball Dancing in March Bobblehead unveiled
FIRST LOOK: Clemson Basketball Dancing in March Bobblehead unveiled
4-star lineman picks up Clemson offer on visit
4-star lineman picks up Clemson offer on visit
WATCH: Clemson coordinators talk spring progress, break down latest scrimmage
WATCH: Clemson coordinators talk spring progress, break down latest scrimmage
No. 2 Tigers take on Hurricanes
No. 2 Tigers take on Hurricanes
Post your comments!