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Younger players ready to step up and play in Clemson defense, Conn says

CLEMSON – Clemson safeties coach Mickey Conn has to replace valuable leader Nolan Turner, but he has plenty of talented pieces already in place to make his group one of the best in the ACC.

Turner was a two-year team captain who played in 65 games over his six-year career, but Turner also missed time with injuries last season, leaving Conn with players who gained valuable experience in 2021. He has Andrew Mukuba, Jalyn Phillips and Lannden Zanders, just to name a few.

“Throw R.J. Mickens in the mix and Tyler Venables in the mix, too.