Isaiah Simmons believes he has something to prove this year for the Clemson Tigers. Despite leading the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense in tackles, the redshirt junior did not make a single all-conference or all-American team at the end of the year.
He also returns as the lone starter at linebacker from last year’s squad after Kendall Joseph graduated and Tre Lamar left a year early for the NFL.
Here is a look at Clemson’s depth chart at the strong-side linebacker/nickel back position heading into fall camp.
Isaiah Simmons, Jr., 6-2, 230 pounds: Simmons can play linebacker and safety.