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08/13/22 - Jake Briningstool, Sr/2025, Clemson + More +

It took a while for Jake Briningstool to find his spot in Clemson's offense as a true freshman. But when he did, his contributions were hard to miss. His first career catch was a diving grab against Florida State, and his two grabs against UConn went for 31 yards and a 25-yard touchdown. In an admittedly limited sample size, that's 22.3 yards per catch. Senior Davis Allen is Clemson's most well-rounded tight end, a more-than-capable blocker and receiver, but expect "Brinny" to see more first-team reps and targets in 2022. Position coach Kyle Richardson said Briningstool's athleticism is comparable to that of two-time Mackey Award finalist and Clemson star Jordan Leggett. - The State

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TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
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08/13/22 - Myles Oliver, rJr/2027, Clemson + More +

A freshman Clemson football defender who joined the program over the summer will have season-ending surgery, coach Dabo Swinney announced Wednesday. Swinney said freshman cornerback Myles Oliver will undergo surgery to fix "an issue with his shoulder" lingering from his high school career that came up again in preseason camp. He'll miss the entire 2022 season as a result, Swinney said. The 6-foot, 170-pound Oliver was expected to redshirt the 2022 season, prompting Clemson to "probably go ahead and fix it so that we're not dealing with it down the road," Swinney said. Oliver signed with Clemson as a three-star 2022 recruit from Douglas County High School in Georgia. A converted quarterback, he ranked as the No. 73 cornerback and No. 791 overall recruit in his class. "He's a super athlete, explosive, can jump," Swinney said, "but for where he is on the depth chart, to ask him to strap it up and play and do (surgery) after the season...the best thing for him is to go ahead and fix it." - The State

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CB Myles Oliver, Clemson
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08/12/22 - Will Shipley, Jr/2024, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Will Shipley, Clemson, So., RB,...Made an instant impact as a freshman, as he enters 2022 after a debut season in which he rushed 149 times for 739 yards (5.0 avg.) with 11 touchdowns, caught 16 passes for 116 yards, averaged 27.1 yards on 14 kickoff returns and threw a two-yard touchdown pass in 378 snaps over 10 games (five starts). - Clemson Football

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RB Will Shipley, Clemson
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08/12/22 - *Myles Murphy, Jr/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCHLIST: Myles Murphy, Clemson, Jr DE,...Former Top 5 national recruit who made an instant impact, earning Freshman All-America honors from several outlets in 2020 and earning a fourth-team All-American selection from Phil Steele in 2021...enters 2022 credited with 94 tackles (26.0 for loss), 11.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and three pass breakups in 963 snaps over 25 games (16 starts). - Clemson Football

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DE *Myles Murphy, Clemson
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08/12/22 - *Trenton Simpson, rJr/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCHLIST: Trenton Simpson, Clemson, Jr LB,...Explosive linebacker and edge rusher who enters 2022 credited with 110 tackles (18.5 for loss), 10.0 sacks, three pass breakups and a forced fumble in 827 snaps over 25 games (15 starts). - Clemson Football

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OLB *Trenton Simpson, Clemson
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08/12/22 - *Bryan Bresee, rSo/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCHLIST: Bryan Bresee, Clemson, Rs So DT,...Third-team All-ACC selection despite being limited to four games in 2021...credited with 15 tackles (3.0 for loss), 1.5 sacks and an interception over 154 snaps in four games (all starts)...Credited with 33 tackles (6.5 for loss), 4.0 sacks, two pass breakups, a forced fumble and a safety in 432 snaps over 12 games (10 starts) as a true freshman in 2020. - Clemson Football

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DT *Bryan Bresee, Clemson
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08/12/22 - Nate Wiggins, Jr/2024, Clemson + More +

In a preseason typically filled with optimistic appraisals of players and their potential, how often a name receives mention holds the most weight. And the name echoing out of Clemson camp this preseason is that of sophomore cornerback Nate Wiggins. "He's the real deal," defensive tackle Bryan Bresee said. "He's a freak," receiver Will Taylor added. Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, who has to find ways to sneak the ball past the rangy 6-foot-2, 185-pound corner, offered the highest praise: "I think he's the best cover dude, corner in college football." The buzz around Wiggins is palpable, building at just the right moment. With Andrew Booth Jr. and Mario Goodrich in the NFL, Clemson needs a corner to pair with senior Sheridan Jones. The Tigers have young talent, including freshmen Toriano Pride and Jeadyn Lukus, but potential doesn't always match production.

Wiggins himself was a prime example of that in 2021. The four-star prospect, considered a top 75 recruit in the country by 247Sports, played 130 snaps as a freshman and totaled three tackles and three pass break-ups. Booth and Goodrich averaged 571 snaps apiece, and Jones had 300. He was fourth or fifth fiddle in Clemson's cornerback room, but Wiggins' skills weren't in question. "No fly zone" Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, who smirked as he referred to Wiggins as "Nate the Great," didn't feel like his young corner was on the right track in 2021. He was missing classes and tutoring sessions. He was tardy to practices and weight-lifting sessions. In a spring exit interview, Swinney told Wiggins he wouldn't play someone who wasn't bought-in. That was a turning point. "Very immature guy last year," Swinney said. "Loves to play, incredibly talented and very competitive. But just a young guy maturing and really buying into what it takes. Because it takes what it takes. There's no shortcuts to it. "I think that was the biggest thing I saw, really buying into what it takes to not just be good but be great. He's got the ability to be great." - Charleston Post Courier

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CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
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08/11/22 - Will Shipley, Jr/2024, Clemson + More +

The play itself wasn't explicitly mentioned, but a smile appeared on Clemson running back Will Shipley's face as he was asked about mistakes from the 2021 season that drive him. "There's a couple of plays I think about," said Shipley, just a bit coyly. Really, the list can be narrowed to one. Shipley was productive last season, but his drop of a perfectly thrown deep ball from D.J. Uiagalelei at Pittsburgh - wide open up the middle of the field - remains a poignant moment for the sophomore. Mostly because it shows the untapped potential of a former five-star recruit, who made part of his reputation in the Charlotte area as a pass-catching threat.

But the drop itself wasn't the most revealing piece for Shipley, who arrived for Clemson's preseason practice looking a bit more mature with a full goatee. He thinks about a "couple" of plays, and a known perfectionist knows he didn't handle them - or it - very well. "I stuck on it for too long," Shipley said. "It not only affected me during the game but even the next week, preparing for the next opponent." This year, Shipley won't let that happen. He was asked about his freshman mistakes and shrugged them off, saying "That's all in the past." One of the Tigers' most promising playmakers believes he has grown up after a trial by fire as a freshman. He thinks back to the first play of his career versus Georgia and laughs, "I didn't know what the hell was going on." He recalls that drop versus Pittsburgh and admits, "The moment was sometimes too big for me last year." But this year, Shipley noticed a difference as soon as camp opened. "Me being a sophomore, I could just feel it today," Shipley said. "Everything is a lot slower than last year." - Charleston Post Courier

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RB Will Shipley, Clemson
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08/10/22 - *Bryan Bresee, rSo/2023, Clemson + More +

Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee never had to look far for a healthy dose of perspective as he tackled rehab from his season-ending injury. Sure, tearing the ACL in his left knee last September was a major setback and something that required months of off-field work to properly heal. But that was nothing compared with the battles of his younger sister, Ella, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer last year. "It just tells you to keep going," Bresee said Friday. "She's my little sister, but she's also a little girl with so much on her plate right now. Whatever I'm going through isn't half as bad as what she's going through … she encourages me all the time."

Bresee, who has an "Ella Strong" tattoo on his right arm, added that his younger sister is "doing well" ahead of another round of chemotherapy to treat her medulloblastoma in Washington, D.C., and will attend Clemson's Sept. 10 home opener against Furman. Through frequent in-person and phone conversations, Ella's been a "huge help" in the recovery of her older brother. Bresee tore his left ACL in the second half of Clemson's September 2021 loss at N.C. State but, 11 months later, is a full go for preseason camp. Coach Dabo Swinney described Bresee's rehab mentality as "relentless." "That dude's going to be great whether you're there or not," Swinney said. "He's just driven that way. And then I think everything he's dealing with, with his family and his sister, that's certainly fueled his fire even more." - The State

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DT *Bryan Bresee, Clemson
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08/09/22 - *Bryan Bresee, rSo/2023, Clemson + More +

It's remarkable to think Clemson's defensive line was a strength in 2021, because the Tigers were missing so much. Bryan Bresee, perhaps the unit's best player, was sidelined after Week 4 with an ACL tear. His sidekick on the interior, Tyler Davis, missed games with a biceps tear. Another talented defensive tackle, Tre Williams, was afflicted by numerous ailments. Now, they are all back. Plus, NFL prospect Myles Murphy heads into his junior season at defensive end.

Plus, K.J. Henry and Xavier Thomas have returned for fifth seasons and are reportedly in peak physical form. Plus, Ruke Orhorhoro and Etinosa Reuben are ascending after a season's worth of experience in Bresee's absence. Wes Goodwin couldn't have picked a better year to debut as defensive coordinator, because the defensive line is incredibly stacked. And much like the "Power Rangers" group that bolstered championship defenses, this unit has adopted its own nickname, the "Avengers." As Captain America would say, it's time for Clemson's D-line to "assemble" and show what it can accomplish as a unit. Best of luck to the Tigers' offensive line as it battles Hulk (Bresee), Iron Man (Davis), Spider-Man (Murphy) and Thor (Thomas) in camp. - Charleston Post Courier

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DT *Bryan Bresee, Clemson
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08/03/22 - *Trenton Simpson, rJr/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Trenton Simpson, Clemson, Junior LB,...Explosive linebacker and edge rusher who enters 2022 credited with 110 tackles (18.5 for loss), 10.0 sacks, three pass breakups and a forced fumble in 827 snaps over 25 games (15 starts)...Ranked third on the team with 78 tackles and finished second in both tackles for loss (12.0) and sacks (6.0) while also adding three pass breakups over 556 snaps in 13 games (12 starts) in 2021. - Clemson Football

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OLB *Trenton Simpson, Clemson
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08/03/22 - *Bryan Bresee, rSo/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Bryan Bresee, Clemson, Sophomore DT,...Former No. 1 recruit in the country who burst onto the scene as a Freshman All-American in 2020 … became the second ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year in Clemson history, joining Dexter Lawrence (2016) … enters 2022 credited with 48 tackles (9.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks, two pass breakups, an interception, a forced fumble and a safety in 586 defensive snaps over 16 games (14 starts). - Clemson Football

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DT *Bryan Bresee, Clemson
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08/03/22 - *Myles Murphy, Jr/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Myles Murphy, Clemson, Junior DE,...Former Top 5 national recruit who made an instant impact, earning Freshman All-America honors from several outlets in 2020 and earning a fourth-team All-American selection from Phil Steele in 2021 … enters 2022 credited with 94 tackles (26.0 for loss), 11.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and three pass breakups in 963 snaps over 25 games (16 starts) … joined Gaines Adams, Vic Beasley and Clelin Ferrell as the only Clemson players since 2000 to post multiple seasons with multiple forced fumbles and at least four sacks. - Clemson Football

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DE *Myles Murphy, Clemson
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08/03/22 - Will Shipley, Jr/2024, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Will Shipley, Clemson,...Shipley made an instant impact as a freshman, as he enters 2022 after a debut season in which he rushed 149 times for 739 yards (5.0 avg.) with 11 touchdowns, caught 16 passes for 116 yards, averaged 27.1 yards on 14 kickoff returns and threw a two-yard touchdown pass in 378 snaps over 10 games (five starts). - Clemson Football

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RB Will Shipley, Clemson
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07/30/22 - *Trenton Simpson, rJr/2023, Clemson + More +

2022 PRESEASON BUTKUS AWARD WATCHLIST: Trenton Simpson, Clemson,...Explosive linebacker and edge rusher who enters 2022 credited with 110 tackles (18.5 for loss), 10.0 sacks, three pass breakups and a forced fumble in 827 snaps over 25 games (15 starts). Ranked third on the team with 78 tackles and finished second in both tackles for loss (12.0) and sacks (6.0) while also adding three pass breakups over 556 snaps in 13 games (12 starts) in 2021. - Clemson Football

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