Adam Choice was barely out of the station when it all came to a screeching halt.

By the fourth and fifth games in 2014, Choice looked like a feature back, totaling 25 carries for 117 yards against NC State and Louisville.

His first snap as the Tigers’ wildcat quarterback was his final play of the season. Nine plays into the Boston College game, Choice had four carries for 13 yards with a torn ACL.

The all-time leading rusher in Thomasville County Central High School history ended his first year at Clemson with 50 carries for 218 yards and a touchdown and nine catches for 90 yards.

“It was very tough. I was finally starting to get more confident in myself and what I was doing,” Choice said. “It was just — the timing of it, I didn’t necessarily understand. But, at the same time, everything happens for a reason. I’m just going to get better. Coming back from it, I believe I’ll get stronger.”

The rehab process is over. It’s been done for a while. During bowl prep, Choice worked as Semaje Perine and Derrick Henry on the scout team.

“I believe my all-around game has gotten better. I’ve been going up against guys like B.J. Goodson and Ben Boulware and Shaq (Lawson) and all them in practice, getting them ready,” Choice said.

While Choice was redshirting in 2015, Wayne Gallman broke the school’s single-season rushing record. That, he admitted, was hard to watch.

“But it’s amazing,” Choice said. “I’m so happy for him. Without him, we wouldn’t be here. I’m very proud of all he’s done. I have much respect. He’s had a great year and I hope he continues his success.”

Watching the season play out from the sidelines also wasn’t easy.

“It’s tough. It’s tough. As a competitor, you always want to play,” Choice said. “At the same time, I’m learning how to embrace a different role, cheering on my teammates and getting the defense ready to play. That’s all apart of having to do your job and trusting the process.”