Redshirt Freshman DB ‘Coming Into His Own’

Clemson redshirt freshman defensive back Corian Gipson has “gotten better and better and better” as he’s transitioned to playing the Tigers’ nickel position, according to head coach Dabo Swinney.

During his weekly Sunday teleconference, Swinney spoke highly of Gipson, who collected a career-high seven tackles in last Friday’s 20-19 win at No. 20 Louisville.

A week earlier, Gipson was credited with two pass breakups in the 24-10 win vs. Florida State, including a deflection late in the fourth quarter that resulted in a game-sealing Ricardo Jones interception.

“He’s still learning, but he’s developing a little bit of a knack,” Swinney said of Gipson. “Because he mostly was playing corner, and…