After practice on Thursday afternoon, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney informed TigerNet that Richard Yeargin plans to retire from football, at least for now. The defensive end, who looked to contribute as a valuable depth option on a stacked Tigers defense, instead intends to try his hand as a student coach for the program.
Yeargin’s retirement comes after a frustrating 2017 season. After sustaining a neck injury during a scary car crash in June, he spent the entire season in recovery. Although Clemson fans and media outlets alike may have expected Yeargin to return to the field, the player himself sees a future on the sideline.