Tyler Davis and Ruke Orhorhoro both elected to come back for the 2023 season, and they’re the headlining veterans in Clemson’s defensive tackle group heading into the fall. The two fifth-year senior standouts get talked about a lot, and rightfully so. But the Tigers have quality depth behind them at the defensive tackle spot, including […]
After three seasons of having a minimal role on Clemson’s defense, DeMonte Capehart could have sought a better chance at playing time elsewhere this offseason. The Tigers’ defensive tackle would be lying if he said the thought didn’t cross his mind. As a former blue-chip recruit, Capehart likely would’ve had no shortage of suitors had […]
During his spring press conference on Monday as Clemson kicked off spring practice, the Tigers’ head coach updated the status of a few defensive linemen. Dabo Swinney said tackles Ruke Orhorhoro and Payton Page are both out for the spring. “Ruke Orhorhoro, him and Payton Page, both had their shoulders operated on postseason, so they’ll […]
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, tight […]
Clemson defensive tackle Payton Page spoke to the media on Monday to discuss his thoughts on the game against La. Tech and the game coming up this weekend against Wake Forest. A common theme throughout Page’s interview related to his weight. Coming into Clemson, Page started at 395 pounds, and now he is sitting at […]
Clemson’s defense hasn’t looked like the dominant force many expected to see coming into the season, particularly considering the level of competition the Tigers have faced through three games. Clemson also hasn’t played any of those games at full strength up front. Will that change in time for what will easily be the Tigers’ stiffest […]
Clemson’s spring football season is in the books, culminating with the team’s Orange and White game over the weekend. Here are eight players who improved their stock during the Tigers’ 15 spring practices: Phil Mafah Mafah was left with the majority of the first-team reps at running back with Will Shipley and Kobe Pace still […]
Clemson’s vaunted defensive line looked as advertised during the team’s spring game Saturday, though the group knows its suffocating performance came with a caveat. “That’s what I expect of us every time we take the field, but at the same time, we’d be remiss to (not) notice some great offensive linemen we have were out […]
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke highly of a sophomore defensive tackle during ACC Network’s broadcast of Saturday’s Orange & White Spring Game at Death Valley. Swinney said Payton Page “has made a move” for the Tigers this spring. “Let me tell you, Payton Page has made a move,” Swinney said. “He was a true […]
Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin joined head coach Dabo Swinney in praising the progress of one of the Tigers young defensive tackles. Earlier in the spring, Swinney talked about how improved sophomore Payton Page has been this spring. “Yeah definitely, Payton has a bright future,” Goodwin said following Wednesday’s scrimmage. “He has been great this […]