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An old friend will be joining Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville. The Jaguars on April 29 selected Travis Etienne with the No. 25 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, pairing the former Clemson running back with his old quarterback. The Jaguars took Lawrence earlier in the night with the first pick. The selection marks the first time in program history two Clemson players were selected by the same team in the first round, and the first time a quarterback and running back from the same program were selected in the first round. Together, Etienne and Lawrence will look to help turn around a Jacksonville team that went 1-15 in 2020. Many believed Etienne was destined to be a first- or second-round selection in last season's draft, but he elected to return to Clemson for his senior season and put the finishing touches on one of the most prolific careers in ACC history. - Charleston Post Courier

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RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
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05/01/21 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Trevor Lawrence set many records during his time as Clemson's quarterback. On Thursday, Lawrence achieved another high-water mark for the program as the Jacksonville Jaguars took him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Lawrence becomes Clemson's first No. 1 overall pick in football. Before Thursday, the highest a Clemson football player ever went in the NFL Draft was No. 4. That mark was shared by Banks McFadden (1940), Gaines Adams (2007), Sammy Watkins (2014) and Clelin Farrell (2019). "There has been so many great players to come through Clemson, so it is obviously special to me," Lawrence said Thursday on being the program's first No. 1 overall pick. "I don't take it lightly. We kind of made history ever since I've been at Clemson, so it is awesome to be a part of that with coach [Dabo] Swinney and all my teammates. "That is the plan moving on to Jacksonville is to do things that haven't been done, continue to lead and do things the right way." - The State

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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04/08/21 - Joseph Ngata, Sr/2023, Clemson, 6-3, 223 (DS#38 WR) + More +

Three of Clemson's top "Wide Receiver U" students are expected to give the Tigers' offense a jolt in 2021. Senior Justyn Ross and junior Frank Ladson Jr. didn't play in Clemson's spring game April 3, but junior Joseph Ngata did and provided a peek into how the unit could look this fall. Ngata caught six passes for 83 yards in the annual Orange & White game on Saturday. Ross sat out with a spine injury and Ladson was out for an undisclosed reason. "His upside," Swinney said of Ngata, "is through the roof." Swinney has been hyping Ngata since the Folsom, Calif., product stepped foot on campus, but Ngata's production has yet to live up to the buzz. He played sparingly as a freshman in 2019 - 17 catches for 240 yards and three touchdowns - and then was limited to seven games in 2020 because of an abdominal injury. - Charleston Post Courier

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WR Joseph Ngata, Clemson
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04/03/21 - Justyn Ross, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-4, 210 (DS#35 WR) + More +

Justyn Ross has experienced the highs and lows during his time in the Clemson football program. The highs included a pair of 100-yard games in the postseason as the Tigers won the 2019 national championship. The lows included season-ending surgery that has kept the junior receiver out of action for more than a year. But Ross is getting closer to a full-time return. He was allowed to practice late in the 2020 season last year and has been on the field for spring practice. Ross had a virtual meeting with his doctors last week and has to go to Pittsburgh in June where he hopes to get the go-ahead for full contact for the 2021 season.

"A year ago I didn't think I would put on pads again," Ross said Wednesday. "So I'm grateful. I'm taking advantage of every rep I get...I realize how quick the game could be taken away from me. Like my grandma told me, I put everything in God's hands and went and did everything the doctors and coaches told me to do...I will be ready to play any time they tell me." Ross led Clemson in receiving yards with 1,000 as a freshman in 2018. He led Clemson with 66 receptions in 2019 and was likely going to to be a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft before the injury. Ross announced in January he would come back for another year. - The State

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WR Justyn Ross, Clemson
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03/12/21 - Travis Etienne, Sr/2021, Clemson, 5-10, 215 (DS#2 RB) + More +

Etienne worked out at Clemson's on campus pro day Thursday and was timed at 4.41 in the 40-yard dash by NFL scouts. (Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor was the only running back faster at last year's NFL Combine. He was drafted in the early second round.) The speedy Etienne said he thinks he's worthy of being a first-round pick. "I'm one of the best skill guys in the draft. I'm able to do it all. I feel like I add that component to take teams to the next tier," Etienne said. "I feel like me being in the game, I just possess a lot of things that are God-given that most guys don't possess."

Etienne, who was named an All-American in 2020, averaged 7.2 yards per carry over the course of his career. As a senior this past season he rushed for 914 yards and had 588 receiving yards. The Louisiana native, who played in an option offense in high school, leaves Clemson as a complete back who can beat you with a handoff, out of the backfield or on special teams. "You see on the film I'm able to be out there three downs," Etienne said. "I'm able to play special teams. So just being able to impact the team each and every down I feel like is what makes me different and worthy of the first round." - The State

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RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
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03/12/21 - *Jackson Carman, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-5, 317 (DS#15 OT) + More +

There was no particular moment during the 2020 season when Jackson Carman knew it would be his last year at Clemson. Shortly after the Tigers lost to Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl, Carman made the choice to turn pro and enter the NFL Draft. Carman officially announced his choice on Jan. 6 after talking it over with people close to him. "Just felt like I was ready physically and mentally and maturity wise," Carman told The State. "Feel like this is a good opportunity for me. I still have the ability to get my degree and everything. So I think it was the right move for me."

Carman has been training in Dallas as he prepares for the NFL Draft and for Clemson's Pro Day, which takes place on Thursday. He's been focused on improving all areas of his game while working out in Dallas. "I feel like for me personally there's not one singular thing that I feel like is the biggest deficiency," Carman said. "I feel like every single part of my game needs work, and I'm working on every single part - whether it's physical, technique, mental. Every single thing I'm putting in tons of effort and work towards building myself holistically as a player." - The State

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OT *Jackson Carman, Clemson
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03/12/21 - Xavier Thomas, rSr/2024, Clemson, 6-2, 244 (DS#26 DE) + More +

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas has had an up-and-down career thus far. Swinney is hopeful that the former five-star recruit is ready to finish his time at Clemson on a high note. Thomas has been consistent so far this spring, according to Swinney. That is a big change from last year. The senior missed time at the start of last season as he recovered from COVID, then missed the final two games of the 2020 season for an unspecified reason. "He's been consistent, and he was consistently inconsistent last year. Just for all kinds of reasons," Swinney said. "That's probably the biggest thing has just been his availability. He's been here every day. He's been very consistent. And that's all we need. I'm excited for him to hopefully finish up strong and really have the type of offseason that he needs to have and wants to have." Thomas appeared in seven games last year, making one start. He has 22.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks over three years so far in his college career. - The State

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DE Xavier Thomas, Clemson
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03/03/21 - Justyn Ross, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-4, 210 (DS#35 WR) + More +

If things go according to plan, Justyn Ross will be back for Clemson in 2021. And he'll be at a new position: slot wide receiver. Many expected the 6-4, 205-pound Ross to slide in as the team's boundary receiver, but coach Dabo Swinney on Monday said otherwise. Ross is expected to be ready for the start of the campaign after missing all of last season following surgery for a congenital fusion in his spine. "We're back in business there at wideout," coach Dabo Swinney said. "Justyn can play all three spots, and he will, but if we played today and he was cleared to play, he would start at that slot."

The decision is as much a testament to Ross' versatility as Clemson's depth, Swinney said. He labeled Ross and juniors Frank Ladson and Justyn Ross - all of whom were limited in 2020 - as "elite," and he wants all three on the field. Ross's unique skillset allows the coaching staff to make that happen. "His lateral quickness and explosiveness in and out of cuts, that's one of Justyn's gifts," Swinney said. "He's (former Clemson slot receiver Hunter) Renfrow-esque when it comes to his lateral ability. - Charleston Post Courier

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WR Justyn Ross, Clemson
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02/25/21 - Justin Foster, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-2, 275 (DS#999 DE) + More +

A potential starter on Clemson's defensive front is moving on from football. Tigers coach Dabo Swinney announced Wednesday afternoon that defensive end Justin Foster has graduated and is leaving the program. Foster missed all of last season after a battle with COVID-19 in the preseason. Foster led Clemson's defensive line in tackles for loss in 2019 when he last played. "Tried to talk him out of it, but he had a very tough fall. COVID was a very tough thing for him," Swinney said. "Justin is a guy that's always battled asthma and allergies. He's always had challenges with that. When he got COVID last summer that really, really set him back." Swinney added that Foster is much better now than he was last fall but is still working his way back from COVID. Swinney spoke with Foster about continuing to work to get back on the field, but the Shelby, N.C., native is ready to begin his professional career. - The State

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DE Justin Foster, Clemson
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02/12/21 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Lawrence will have surgery on his left shoulder in the next couple of days and then will begin the rehab process. He told ESPN what he expects that to be like and when he expects to be full strength. "I think I can throw in six-to-eight weeks after the surgery, start throwing again, and then looking at a four-to-five month full clearance," Lawrence said. "Obviously I'll be able to do stuff before then, but just glad it's non-throwing shoulder. So shouldn't be too bad. Just have to rehab really hard and work hard to get back." - The State

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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02/12/21 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence worked out for several NFL personnel including his expected future pro coach, Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The national championship winner is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, the spot held by the Jaguars. Lawrence had planned to throw on Clemson's Pro Day on March 11, but moved up things when he learned he'd need surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder. Lawrence said doctors have told him he should be able to throw within six to eight weeks of surgery. Along with Meyer, Jacksonville's offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer were in attendance. Others watching Lawrence's session were new Atlanta coach Arthur Smith and New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas. Lawrence threw about 40 passes, moving from short swing patterns to red zone tosses before finishing with several throws between 50 and 60 yards. - AP College Football

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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02/10/21 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will have surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder before the NFL draft. Lawrence's representative, Kyle Strongin of MGC Sports, said Lawrence scheduled a workout for NFL personnel on Friday instead of waiting for Clemson's pro day on March 11 because of the upcoming surgery. Strongin did not specify when the procedure would happen. Lawrence, the 6-foot-6 passer who finished second in Heisman Trophy balloting to Alabama receiver Devonta Smith, is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. - AP Sports

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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01/19/21 - Xavier Thomas, rSr/2024, Clemson, 6-2, 244 (DS#26 DE) + More +

Xavier Thomas is returning to Clemson for the 2021 season, looking to finally live up to the hype. The former five-star recruit and No. 3 overall prospect for the class of 2018 has played in 34 games through the first three years of his career. He has nine sacks in those 34 games. Thomas was a candidate to transfer or turn pro following this past season but will instead return to Clemson, the school announced late Monday via social media. It has been a difficult college career for Thomas thus far. He had a disappointing sophomore season that saw him record only two sacks and ended with him being suspended for the first quarter of the national title game. This past season he missed the first three games of the year after battling COVID-19 and strep throat over the summer. - The State

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DE Xavier Thomas, Clemson
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01/19/21 - Nolan Turner, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-1, 202 (DS#11 FS) + More +

Clemson's entire starting defense is returning for the 2021 season. Tigers senior safety Nolan Turner announced on Instagram Sunday night that he is coming back to school for a sixth year. He is able to do that after the NCAA decided last August to give all fall sport student-athletes an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Turner is the final Clemson starting defender to make a decision on his future. He joins senior linebacker James Skalski, junior linebacker Baylon Spector and junior cornerback Derion Kendrick as players who announced that they will return to school. - The State

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FS Nolan Turner, Clemson
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01/17/21 - Travis Etienne, Sr/2021, Clemson, 5-10, 215 (DS#2 RB) + More +

One year after many NFL draft analysts expected him to bolt for pro dollars, Travis Etienne is moving on. The Clemson running back on Friday officially declared for the 2021 NFL draft. He leaves the Tigers as the program's all-time leading rusher (4,952 yards). Etienne earned ACC Player of the Year honors in 2018 and 2019. He surprised many fans and media members by returning to Clemson in 2020 for his senior year. He could have returned in 2021 as the NCAA granted all 2020 players an extra year of eligibility. - Charleston Post Courier

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RB Travis Etienne, Clemson
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