Swinney says competition heating up at left tackle, backup center

Will Putnam (56) and Blake Miller are set to start at center and right tackle respectively, but Miller is an option for the left side as well. Swinney says competition heating up at left tackle, backup center

CLEMSON – Head coach Dabo Swinney feels like he has functional depth across the offensive line, especially at the tackle and center spots.

Clemson’s offensive line has drawn its share of criticism over the past few seasons, but it’s a group that has battled youth, injury, and inconsistency as well as the change from Robbie Caldwell to Thomas Austin for position coach.

It’s a group that is finally starting to jell, and the second group performed well in Wednesday’s stadium scrimmage…