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‘He teaches me how to work and grind’: Will Swinney carves out role for Clemson

Will Swinney knows the scrutiny of playing for his father at a high-profile football program like Clemson.

But the son of Dabo Swinney has made a name for himself on the field with his work ethic and is respected by his teammates. The sophomore walk-on has carved a niche on special teams as the holder to kicker Greg Huegel for field goals and extra points in addition to being a backup receiver on the team.

“I have really enjoyed getting to know him. He is a pretty good football player, too,” Clemson h-back Grant Williams said. “He is pretty reliable receiver and makes good plays in practice.