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Venables excited about ‘terrific’ newcomers at linebacker

Clemson is tasked with replacing two of its starting linebackers from the 2019 season in Chad Smith and Isaiah Simmons, but recently welcomed a trio of talented freshmen linebackers into the fold.

Sergio Allen, Kevin Swint and Trenton Simpson all enrolled early in January after signing with the Tigers in December.

All three are ranked as top-150 national prospects in the 2020 class by ESPN, and Clemson defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Brent Venables is happy to have them on board.

“It’s a terrific group of guys,” he said after they signed on Dec.