This time last year, everyone wondered if Justin Falcinelli was going to be able to fill the shoes of two-time All-ACC center Jay Guillermo.
As it turned out, Falcinelli did just fine.
The Middletown, Md., native became an All-ACC center himself, as well as an Honorable mention All-American on an offensive line that helped the Tigers average nearly 200 yards per game on the ground. With a year of starting experience under his belt, Falcinelli returns for his final season in the orange and white.
Clemson offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell says Falcinelli is one of the smartest people he has ever met.