It’s been a big week for Clemson’s Jeremiah Trotter Jr. The sophomore linebacker garnered second-team All-American honors from the Associated Press on Monday, the highest accolade of his young career so far. With the honor, Trotter broke the record for fewest snaps (59) for a Clemson player the year before making an All-American team — […]
Oh, what a difference a year can make. Just one year ago, then-freshman Jeremiah Trotter Jr. saw limited on-field action, flying under the radar for Clemson in his rookie campaign. Fast forward a year later and the second-year linebacker has been a significant difference maker for Wes Goodwin’s defense this season. Though Trotter’s breakout season […]
Despite posting a 95-15 record over the last eight football seasons. Despite winning two national championships and playing for a third in its history. Despite winning 24 conference championships and playing in 42 bowl games, including 31 since 1985, Clemson has never had more than two First-Team Associated Press All-Americans in a season, until Monday. […]
Three Clemson football players were named First-Team All-Americans by the Associated Press on Monday, while one more was named to the second team. Defensive end Clelin Ferrell and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins were both named to the first-team, along with left tackle Mitch Hyatt on the offensive line. Running back Travis Etienne, the ACC Player […]
Quarterback Deshaun Watson was one of five Clemson players named to The Associated Press All-America Teams on Monday. It’s the most players the Clemson football program has had selected on the AP All-America Teams in one year. Watson, along with defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, was named to the second team, while defensive lineman Christian Wilkins, […]