When the term “most important” is given when describing a ranking of one player over another, it does not necessarily describe who the best players are on a team. Instead, it tells us the main or most important part of the team, without which it cannot really exist.

In other words, could Clemson have reached the College Football Playoff Championship Game last year without Deshaun Watson? And would they have had him there had those other “important” players had not been in place either.

Who are Clemson’s “Most Important Players” for 2016? We at The Clemson Insider have our own idea, and today we reveal who is No. 18.

Artavis Scott

In his first two years at Clemson the All-ACC wide receiver led the Tigers in receptions, while leading the team in yards as well in 2015.

After hauling in 76 catches as a freshman, he improved with 93 as a sophomore for 901 yards. Scott also had six touchdowns.

The amazing thing about Scott is that he did all of that without Mike Williams on the other side and with a banged up knee during the last half of the season. His speed, strength and power make him one of the more dynamic wide receivers in the ACC.

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