No position battle at Clemson is tighter than at defensive end.
Head coach Dabo Swinney and defensive coordinator Brent Venables have said they have five co-starters at the two positions heading into next week’s season-opener against Georgia Tech. Though someone will have to run out first, both coaches have let it be known that it does not mean they’re the permanent starter. They expect the competition to go on through the season until someone starts showing separation.
“It’s why you come to Clemson because you’ll be competing with the best,” sophomore Logan Rudolph said. “I’ve really enjoyed every day of camp and love competing with all of them.