Clemson had a tumultuous football season that fell below expectations in 2021. Despite that, they still managed to battle their way to 10 wins behind a defense that remained elite despite a bevy of injuries. Some position groups shined while others struggled. As a 2021 season review, I delved into the stats, PFF grades (based on expert film review), and my own eye-test to evaluate each of the Tigers’ position groups. Visit the links to read each of the positional breakdown in my nine-part series for TigerNet.com
Cornerback: A+
Clemson’s cornerback duo was elite
Safety: A
Arrow pointing up for high-performing Clemson safeties
Running Back: A
Spiller’s young running back group already delivering
Defensive End: A
Simple stats undersell Clemson defensive ends
Defensive Tackle: A
Defensive tackle depth passes test for Clemson
Linebacker: A-
Linebackers a big part of Clemson’s defensive success
Offensive Line: C
Clemson’s offensive line inconsistent, but promising
Tight End: C
Another underwhelming year for Clemson’s tight ends
Quarterback: C-
DJ Uiagalelei seeking bounce back after rough 2021
Wide Receiver: D
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