In one season, Jackson Carman went from the new guy on the block, to the most experienced player Clemson returns on its offensive line.
Last year, Carman replaced two-time All-American Mitch Hyatt at left tackle on an offensive line that returned four seniors. With John Simpson, Sean Pollard, Gage Cervenka and Tremayne Anchrum all gone, the 6-foot-5, 355-pound junior is now the veteran leader on a unit that is loaded with redshirt sophomores and freshmen.
“I remember as soon as we got back from the natty, I was eating lunch and Coach (Tony Elliott) walked up to me and was like, ‘You’re a vet now.