Clemson freshman receiver Cornell Powell played his first snaps in a Clemson uniform on Saturday in the Tigers’ 30-24 win over Troy. Heading into this week’s game against S.C. State, and moving forward, Powell is set for an expanded role in Clemson’s offense.
After the injury to Hunter Renfrow — a broken hand suffered against Troy that will sideline him for “a few weeks” — Powell is in line for more opportunities, according to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney.
“Cornell is going to be a great player. That’s why we recruited him,” Swinney said on Tuesday. “(Renfrow’s injury) is an opportunity for him to get in the mix a little bit more.