Nolan Turner wanted to wait until he was completely healthy to get back out on the field.
Clemson’s super senior safety dealt with a partially torn hamstring in camp.
While he was trying to get back as quickly as possible, Turner told reporters during Monday’s media availability, that he just wasn’t at a place where he thought he could play at a high level during Clemson’s first two games.
“I just wanted to be safe,” he said Monday. “It’s a long season, just making sure we get back healthy to where I can play and play well.