1. Quarterback
First, there was quarterback Tajh Boyd, who left back in 2013. Then came quarterback Deshaun Watson, who after two ACC Championships and a College Football National Championship victory, is off to the NFL Draft. Now, the Clemson Tigers need a new starting quarterback for 2017.
The good thing is Clemson has plenty of quarterbacks to choose from; four to be exact. Each of them has a chance to prove themselves this spring. The transition shouldn’t be too difficult, especially with depth on the offensive line.
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Kelly Bryant participated with the first team in the Tigers second spring scrimmage. He threw 8-of-14 completions for 94 passing yards. Freshman quarterback Hunter Johnson, an early enrollee, threw for 110 passing yards and a score.
Zerrick Cooper and Tucker Israel also took reps at quarterback, but none stood out more than Johnson. Entering their spring game, Johnson could be a name to watch as the 2017 season approaches.
Granted, Bryant and Israel are the only quarterbacks with actual on-field experience. But Johnson’s early arrival certainly speeds up the process a bit.