Senior safety Denzel Johnson made an impact particularly on a drive late in the second quarter following a would-be pick-six that Trevor Lawrence forced into a goal-line pinch for the Clemson defense.
Top-ranked Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 52-14 on Thursday night in Death Valley thanks in large part to an outstanding defensive effort despite questions surrounding the unit after losing some key pieces from the 2018 Tiger defense.
The defensive backs showed out and lived up to Swinney’s claims that they were one of the best units of his tenure. Johnson in particular finished with five tackles on the game including four solo tackles and an interception.