Clemson's defense shows potential stars emerging in spring game

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. 2s entered the game. Freshman linebacker Tre Lamar had a big day with…