Some of the most important position battles of Clemson’s spring and fall football practices will take place on special teams.
The Tigers are replacing their punter, holder, long snapper and kickoff/punt returner from last season.
Clemson’s special teams improved significantly in 2016, but the unit will have to rely on inexperienced players to avoid taking a step back 2017.
Returning players
Greg Huegel, Clemson’s field goal kicker since the beginning of the 2015 season, is Clemson’s lone returning starter among specialists. Huegel handled field goals, extra points and kickoffs last season and is 41-of-51 (80.