Clemson Football: 5 position battles to watch during 2017 spring game

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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson football running back Tavien Feaster (28) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Running Back

The Clemson Tigers will have some work to do replacing what running back Wayne Gallman and Deshaun Watson did for them, but they could find that player this spring. They’ve still got C.J. Fuller, Adam Choice, Tyshon Dye and Tavien Feaster.

The running backs had their fair share of carries last season. Fuller had 47 carries for 211 rushing yards in 2016. Choice had 45 carries for 158 rushing yards. Dye carried the ball 21 times for 109 rushing yards and a touchdown. Feaster had 37 carries for 221 rushing yards and two touchdowns. With Dye and Feaster being the lone backs with experience in the scoring department, it could up their chances of seeing playing time ahead of others.

The Tigers will look to one of these running backs to return them to the balanced attack that’s made them successful so far. However, the coaching staff will need to find a quarterback too.

With Ray-Ray McCloud moving to wide receiver, it gives running back Tavien Feaster an opportunity to replace him on special teams at returner. Feaster has stepped up this spring to take on some kick return and punt return duty which could pay off for him in the durability department.

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