Former Clemson defender believes Tom Allen is "home run hire"

Tom Allen served as Penn State's defensive coordinator last season after spending several seasons as Indiana's head coach. (Photo: Matthew Oharen / USATODAY)Clemson's expected next defensive coordinator hire is already receiving substantially positive reviews.

When it comes to the reports of Tom Allen coming to Clemson, Elijah Rodgers carries a unique perspective.

Rodgers holds the best of both worlds when it comes to Allen. The likely new coordinator was initially the leading man at Indiana, where Rodgers began his collegiate career before spending two seasons at Clemson.

Allen was Indiana's head coach from 2017-2023 before being let go, and he then landed a defensive coordinator role with…