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‘He’s not normal’: Clemson’s 5-Star phenom already drawing legendary comparisons

Clemson freshman DT Amare Adams is already earning 'not normal' praise from Dabo Swinney, who is comparing the 5-star phenom to Tiger legends like C.J. Spiller and Christian Wilkins.

Clemson defensive tackle Amare Adams (95) during Spring Practice in Clemson, S.C. Monday, March 24, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The names are iconic in Death Valley. C.J. Spiller. Sammy Watkins. Christian Wilkins. They are the standard-bearers of Clemson football, the "not normal" talents who became legends.

And now, before he has even played a single down, head coach Dabo Swinney is putting a true freshman in that same rarefied air.