Something you’ve likely heard throughout this offseason is Clemson’s talent in their linebacker unit, and they have once again been recognized as a group heading into the 2023 college football season.
The latest to do so was Athlon Sports, who ranked Clemson with the No.1 linebacker unit in the country for 2023. Here is what writer Steven Lassan had to say about Clemson’s linebacker unit.
Trenton Simpson is off to the NFL, but the Tigers still return the best one-two pairing at linebacker with Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (89 tackles) and Barrett Carter (73) returning for ’23. Sophomore Wade Woodaz tallied 20 tackles as a freshman last year and should solidify the third spot in Clemson’s starting group for ’23.
The group is headlined by Trotter and Carter, two preseason All-Americans who are both possible first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. We know exactly what to expect out of these two-star linebackers; the piece that will keep it all together is sophomore Wade Woodaz.
Stepping into a new role, we are expecting a big breakout from Woodaz as he plays next to two elite linebackers. While eyes are on Trotter and Carter, Woodaz will have a plethora of opportunities to make plays.
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