On Wednesday evening, during his final media availability before Saturday’s season opener, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave the latest injury update on a veteran offensive lineman.

Swinney was asked how much starting OL Walker Parks has been able to practice the past two days.

“A pretty good bit,” Swinney said. “He’s been in pads the last couple days, getting some reps in and getting a lot of the team work. Still working his way back to 100 percent, but he’s in a good spot.”

Parks, a sixth-year senior, was injured during Clemson’s first scrimmage of camp on Aug. 9 and did not participate in the Tigers’ second and final scrimmage on Aug. 14. Fortunately for the Tigers, the injury wasn’t overly serious.

One of the few remaining super seniors, Parks has faced his share of adversity in recent years. In 2023, Parks suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2. He logged just 123 snaps that season.

Parks bounced back last year, starting all 14 games, while earning third-team All-ACC honors.

Saturday’s game between fourth-ranked Clemson and No. 9 LSU at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. and will be televised on ABC.