Based on the comments from Clemson’s coaches, it sounds like Trevion Thompson may be poised to take a big step forward in his senior season as a Tiger.

It’s early, but the wide receiver from Durham, N.C., has shined through Clemson’s first two spring practices.

“Trevion has probably had the best two days of all the wideouts,” Clemson co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Jeff Scott said after the team’s practice Friday. “I’m really pleased with where he is.”

A top-100 national prospect coming out of Hillside High School, Thompson has yet to make his mark at the next level due in large part to limited playing time. After redshirting the 2014 season, Thompson has recorded 32 receptions for 317 yards and a touchdown in 901 snaps across 41 games (one start) over the past three years.

Scott credited Thompson for staying patient and believes he has a chance to be a difference-maker for the Tigers this season.

“In this age where, all around college football, if you don’t play after three years it’s time to transfer… You’ve got to give Trevion a lot of credit for sticking it out,” Scott said. “He’s been playing behind Hunter (Renfrow), and he’s a guy that can really have an impact for us next year.”

Thompson hasn’t caught more than 11 passes or totaled more than 115 yards receiving in any of his first three seasons at Clemson. Last year, Thompson was on the field for just 247 snaps, less than the 333 and 321 snaps he played as a freshman and sophomore in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

However, Thompson’s versatility enhances his chances of seeing more extensive action in 2018.

“He’s a guy that is smart, he knows multiple positions,” Scott said. “Just in two days, he’s already got reps at all three spots.”

Scott has also been impressed by the way Thompson has stepped into a leadership role for the Tigers.

“His leadership this year has been really good in the offseason and also out here on the practice field,” Scott said. “But he’s made some really good plays. He’s gotten quicker, very mature, and I’m very pleased with where he is right now.”

As a senior in high school, Thompson tallied 57 receptions for 987 yards and 14 touchdowns before playing in the Shrine Bowl all-star game.

The potential is there for Thompson to flourish in his final season as a Tiger, and Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott agreed he has stood out early in spring practice.

“The guy that has really stepped up is Trevion Thompson,” Elliott said. “He’s a guy that has been in our program. We’re really counting on his veteran leadership. He’s a guy that can play all the positions, and you’ve seen him all over the field. He’s made some plays.”