Clemson Football: 5 reasons why the Tigers will struggle in 2017

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 12: Mike Williams #7 of the Clemson Tiger catches a touchdown over Dane Jackson #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

3. Loss of Mike Williams will hurt Clemson

The returning trio of Hunter Renfrow, Ray-Ray McCloud, and Deon Cain form one of the better receiving corps in the nation. However, they lose possibly the best receiver in the country in superstar Mike Williams, who was a first round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Watch out for either sophomore receiver Cornell Powell or redshirt junior Trevion Thompson to breakout in 2017. Yet, if either Renfrow, McCloud or Cain does not perform as expected, the Clemson offense could be in big trouble.

Clemson needs to the receiving corps and running backs to carry the load offensively in 2017. Yet, even the running back stable loses Wayne Gallman who was a major piece to the offensive puzzle the last two seasons.

Replacing Williams means replacing more than 1,300 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Clemson also loses Artavis Scott and his 614 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

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