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Scouting the Clemson roster: Xavier Kelly

The Clemson Insider gives a scouting report on every player on Clemson’s summer depth chart. We will break down what the player does best, what he needs to work on, how he compares to other former players at his position and where he fits on the Clemson roster.

Player name: Xavier Kelly (6-4, 265)

Player position: Defensive end

Years left of eligibility: 4 years

Current rank on depth chart: Second team

Player productivity so far: Kelly was redshirted in 2016

What player does best: The coaching staff compared Kelly a lot to Clelin Ferrell last summer, saying he was both physically and mentally ready to play.