CLEMSON — When Tom Allen took the job to be Clemson’s new defensive coordinator last January, few were as happy as defensive end T.J. Parker.
Why?
Allen is known for taking the best player on his defense and making him even better. If that is the case, Parker is in store for a great 2025 season.
It is not like Parker needs much help to begin with. Just look at his numbers without Allen.
The 6-foot-3, 263-pound junior led the nation in stripped-sack-fumbles (6) in 2024. He ranked fifth nationally in tackles for loss (19.