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Thomas believes he, Clemson defense will be better

The spring football season is in full force for Clemson as it finished up its fifth practice on Wednesday.

For defensive end Xavier Thomas and his teammates, this time of the year is crucial in preparation for the upcoming season. After a stellar freshman year, Thomas did not live up to his own expectations in 2019, and he is working to get back into dominant form in 2020.

“It’s mostly my body that I’ve been working on,” the rising junior said after Wednesday’s practice. “I got into some bad habits last year, so now I’m really just working on my body weight.