Clemson Football: Evaluating the quarterback depth chart after Trevor Lawrence injury

Best known for his sure hands, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is the next in line after Brice on the quarterback depth chart. Renfrow caught the game-winning touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to clinch Clemson’s National Championship, stunning the Alabama Crimson Tide in the final second of regulation.

The senior knows the offense as well as anyone. For him, the transition to the backfield will be easier than most. The former high school quarterback chose to walk on at Clemson, forgoing scholarship offers from Appalachian State, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian and Wofford. It’s been a while since Renfrow has dropped back to pass; he’s never recorded an attempt since he began playing at Clemson.

Renfrow is an experienced option and makes for the best storyline, but moving him off the line of scrimmage would be a big loss for this team. He’s been the safety blanket what has become an impressive array of quarterbacks for the Tigers. As good as he is, he won’t be able to throw it to himself.

Tee Higgins and Amari Rodgers are capable of carrying the load for the wide receivers, but the depth chart remains relatively unproven. Moving Renfrow to quarterback would result in not one, but two established positions.