Clemson’s wide receivers group has been filled with injuries, questions and struggles in recent years. It looks like this year’s group can change that trend, as it has plenty of answers and options for any questions that may arise.
That confidence starts with the first-team group.
After an injury-plagued 2023, Antonio Williams had a terrific bounce-back 2024 with 75 receptions, 904 yards and 11 touchdowns, and he has 153 career receptions for 1,732 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Bryant Wesco Jr. caught 41 passes for 708 yards and five touchdowns with 11 starts and was a Freshman All-American in 2024, while fellow freshman T.J. Moore had 651 yards and five touchdowns on 45 receptions. They both can become even bigger pieces for the offense this season.
That’s an impressive first group.
But, unlike several of the past few seasons, there is plenty of depth this year, which gives the offensive coaches and quarterback Cade Klubnik options.
Tyler Brown was the team’s leading receiver in 2003 but played in only six games in 2004. Having him back healthy is huge. Tristan Smith was a big get in the transfer portal and gives the Tigers a big body at 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, while Cole Turner is still around to make big plays (and he has done just that throughout his career).
For the first time in a few years, Clemson has the weapons, talent and depth at wide receiver to get big things done offensively. With the running back group facing a bit of a transition year, it will be important for the wide receivers to step up and get the job done in 2025.
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