Clemson finished its best season in over 30 years. The Tigers currently have a top-10 class with a group of 2016 prospects that could make an immediate impact for the ACC champs.
Key losses: DE Shaq Lawson* has declared for NFL Draft, CB Mackensie Alexander*, S Jayron Kearse*, LB B.J. Goodson, DT D.J. Reader, LG Eric Mac Lain, RT Joe Gore and WR Charone Peake (* -denotes underclassmen who are either expected to declare or are considering declaring for the NFL draft).
Instant-impact freshmen: Five-star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence heads to Clemson trying to work his way onto the field on a defensive line that has a number of talented and young players.