Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead.
With most of the 2022 season in the books, The Clemson Insider is analyzing how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with the offseason looming. Quarterback, running back and tight end have already been assessed.
Next up is wide receiver.
Note: This is where things currently stand with Clemson’s personnel at the position. With the one-time transfer rule and recruiting still in full effect, things are always subject to change. This story will be updated as needed to reflect any future modifications at the position.
2022 in review
Things at receiver didn’t necessarily go as planned this season. Clemson entered the year with some experienced veterans at the position in Joseph Ngata, E.J. Williams and Brannon Spector. Yet it was a true freshman who stole the show for the group.
Antonio Williams burst onto the scene with 53 catches for 563 yards, both team-highs. The presence of the 5-foot-11, 190-pound slot receiver, who also has four touchdown receptions entering the bowl game, also gave the Tigers their only real consistent weapon at a position that also lacked explosiveness.
Beaux Collins started fast on the outside (five touchdown catches in the first six games), but a separated shoulder late forced him to miss multiple games and eventually ended his season prematurely. Ngata has just two touchdown grabs in what could be his final season with the Tigers, Spector (15 catches, 195 yards, 2 TDs) has seen his playing time decrease with Williams’ emergence, and E.J. Williams was essentially a non-factor (seven catches, 70 yards) was essentially a non-factor before entering the transfer portal recently.
Senior tight end Davis Allen could make a strong case as the Tigers’ best overall receiver this season. No receiver had a 100-yard game until Cole Turner, another true freshman, did it against North Carolina in the ACC title game. The freshmen class, which includes big-bodied pass-catcher Adam Randall, is one that’s full of potential, but the Tigers need more from the position going forward.
Who’s leaving?
Ngata (maybe), E.J. Williams, Dacari Collins
Who’s staying?
Ngata (maybe), Antonio Williams, Beaux Collins, Spector, Randall, Turner, Will Taylor, Troy Stellato
Who’s joining?
Rockwall (Texas) High four-star commit Noble Johnson and Greenville Senior High three-star commit Tyler Brown
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