Clemson Football: Top 3 All-ACC candidates for 2020
By Riley Platt
Despite a disappointing title game loss and losing key pieces, Clemson football returns plenty of talent that could once again lead it back to the top.
Most college football fans would glance at Clemson’s 2019 season and be impressed. However, with the bar Clemson has set for itself, runner-up is not enough. The Tigers powered their way through a gritty Ohio State team in the CFP Semifinal, but would ultimately fall to LSU in the national title game.
To add onto the tough loss in their season finale, Tigers fans saw a good number of quality players move onto the NFL. These losses include stars such as Isaiah Simmons, A.J. Terrell and Tee Higgins. While losing three guys in the first 33 picks in the NFL Draft can create issues for the future, it’s also a sign that you’re clearly doing something right.
Clemson has been at the top of the college football world for the last few years, and it doesn’t seem that they’ll be going anywhere anytime soon. The Tigers have had some of the best recruiting classes in the nation, which when combined with current stars can create a lethal squad.
One thing that has benefited Clemson during their rise to the top is a weakened ACC slate. With the falloff of Florida State, the Tigers have been virtually unmatched in conference play.
Don’t let this fool you though, the ACC has a plethora of talented players. Plenty of them can be found at Clemson, so here’s three Tigers who have a great shot at being selected as an All-ACC player this season.