Clemson football: Defensive end Xavier Thomas returns for the Tigers

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas(3) during warmups before their game against The Citadel Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Kr Warmups 091720 009

Clemson football defensive end Xavier Thomas returned to action against Miami.

Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney admitted he could not have foreseen the Tigers playing over one-third of the season without two of the team’s most experienced defensive ends, Xavier Thomas and Justin Foster.

Foster continues to work his way back. Xavier’s story about his battle with coronavirus and other challenges have been thoroughly documented. Lost in the hype of the Miami game was the return of Xavier Thomas.

Last week it was reported the goal was to have Thomas…