In 2018, Clemson had one of the best defenses it has ever had.
Thanks to the Power Rangers—Clelin Ferrell, Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Austin Bryant—the Tigers led the nation in scoring defense (13.1 pts/game) and finished fifth nationally in total defense (285.9 yds/game). They also ranked fourth nationally in rushing defense (96.3 yds/game) and led the nation in sacks (54) and tackles for loss (136).
“Personally, I think our defense in 2018 was one of the best to ever do it,” former Clemson safety, now linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, Isaiah Simmons said last Saturday while hosting a youth football camp in Greenville, S.