Clemson’s depth and experience on the edges of its defensive line are envious.
Myles Murphy, Xavier Thomas, K.J. Henry, Justin Foster and Justin Mascoll have combined for 3,429 snaps and 43 starts entering the 2021 season. Those are just the defensive ends. Throw in Bryan Bresee, a freshman All-American last season, and multi-year starter Tyler Davis on the inside, and it’s easy to understand why Clemson’s defensive front has expectations of being one of the nation’s best this fall.
But while the ends are virtually interchangeable, the depth on the interior isn’t as fortified. And it’s not nearly as seasoned.