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Clemson's defense shows potential stars emerging in spring game

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Clemson wrapped up spring practice on Saturday with a stirring performance from Deshaun Watson in his first -- and likely only -- spring game in a Tigers uniform. But that was hardly the only standout performance. Here are three other big takeaways from Clemson’s spring finale.

1. Defense has weapons -- but maybe one big hole. Dabo Swinney has continued to preach that, while a lot of top-end experience may be gone, the depth throughout the defense is even better than it was a year ago. That certainly showed up in the spring game, as the defense essentially shut the door on the offense in the second half as many of the No.