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I am going to be honest, the scouting game of the week was last night with USC and Washington State. I just couldn’t get something written up in time. Let’s call this one “the second best scouting game of the week.” It might be second in our scouting hearts, but by no means lacks the future NFL firepower we want to see. You can find Clemson VS Virginia Tech on ABC at 8:00 PM EST.
Clemson
WR, Deon Caine - - 6’1”, 210 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- A big play threat downfield
- Converts a lot of first downs
Weaknesses:
- Needs to clean up drops
- Needs to have more confidence over the middle
OT, Mitch Hyatt - - 6’5”, 300 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Gets good push upfront to open up holes
- Quick and efficient when blocking on the run
Weaknesses:
- Needs to do better with outside pressure
- Committed a lot of penalties in 2016
DI, Christian Wilkins - - 6’4”, 210 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Has great awareness
- Has amazing athleticism
Weaknesses:
- Misses some makable tackles
- Needs to pressure more on the inside
Edge, Clelin Ferrell - - 6’5”. 265, RS Sophomore
Strengths:
- Has a very good bull rush
- Knows how to eat up the pads of tackles
Weaknesses:
- Might only be a pass rushing specialist at the next level
- Gets pushed around in run defense
Edge, Austin Bryant - - 6’4”, 265 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Makes a home for himself in the opposing backfield
- Does a good job setting the edge
Weaknesses:
- Has an injury history
- This would be his only year of true production
Virginia Tech
OG, Wyatt Teller - - 6’5”, 308, RS Senior
Strengths:
- A real bulldozer in run blocking
- He doesn’t get pushed around
Weaknesses:
- Gets penalized a lot
- Must sustain productivity
DI, Tim Settle - - 6’3” 328 lbs, RS Sophomore
Strengths:
- Great run stop %
- Quick for a man his size
Weaknesses:
- Missed a lot of tackles
- Needs to turn pressures into sacks
LB, Tremaine Edmunds - - 6’5”, 236 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Has great length, size and speed
- Closes on defenders quickly
Weaknesses:
- Misses tackles a good bit
- Needs to take the next step in production
CB, Adonis Alexander - - 6’3”, 193 lbs, Junior
Strengths:
- Has great ball recognition
- A very efficient tackler
Weaknesses:
- Needs to do better in man coverage
- Can he hold up against top end speed
CB, Brandon Facyson - - 6’2” 197 lbs, Senior
Strengths:
- Forces a lot of incompletions
- Great against the run
Weaknesses:
- Inconsistent in press man
- Gives a up a lot of big plays
S, Terrelle Edmunds - - 6’2”, 210 lbs, RS Junior
Strengths:
- Has a low completion % when thrown at
- Doesn’t give up many big plays in the air
Weaknesses:
- Misses a good deal of tackles
- Not the best against the run