Clemson linebacker Tre Lamar was a big contributor to the Tigers’ defense throughout the first half of the 2017 campaign. After a relatively quiet freshman season the linebacker burst onto the scene racking up 52 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, four sacks, three quarterback pressures, a pass breakup, a forced fumble, and a recovered fumble.
The junior started eight games for the Tigers last season before dealing with ongoing problems in his shoulder keeping him out of the last four games of the season, including the ACC Championship Game and College Football Playoff.
Following the first team scrimmage Saturday, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables said if the season kicked off now Lamar would start at middle linebacker and the junior says he feels better than he has in a long time.