Clemson played 13 true freshmen in the season opener against Wofford, the most in a single game since 1943.That year the U.S. Government drafted Clemson’s entire junior and senior classes, so Frank Howard’s team was made up of entirely freshmen and sophomore.
The true Tigers who played in today’s game were Austin Bryant (DE), Kelly Bryant (QB), Deon Cain (WR), J.D. Davis (LB), Judah Davis (LB), Jake Fruhmorgen (OT), Albert Huggins (DT), Mitch Hyatt (OT), Ray-Ray McCloud(WR), Van Smith (S), Christian Wilkins (DT), Garrett Williams (TE) and Jalen Williams (LB).
The most true freshmen Clemson has played over the course of a season since 1952 is 12, in 2011.Eight of those 2011 freshmen were still on NFL rosters when the day started. One of the 12 from 2011 was Charone Peake, who is still on the Clemson team.
The true Tigers who played in today’s game were Austin Bryant (DE), Kelly Bryant (QB), Deon Cain (WR), J.D. Davis (LB), Judah Davis (LB), Jake Fruhmorgen (OT), Albert Huggins (DT), Mitch Hyatt (OT), Ray-Ray McCloud(WR), Van Smith (S), Christian Wilkins (DT), Garrett Williams (TE) and Jalen Williams (LB).
The most true freshmen Clemson has played over the course of a season since 1952 is 12, in 2011.Eight of those 2011 freshmen were still on NFL rosters when the day started. One of the 12 from 2011 was Charone Peake, who is still on the Clemson team.
