Brooks Looks for Depth in 2011

Brooks Looks for Depth in 2011

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Brooks Looks for Depth in 2011

By Robert MacRae July 29, 2011 5:10 am Follow @clemsoninsider

By Robert MacRae | July 29, 2011 5:10 am ET Follow @clemsoninsider

Clemson defensive line coach Dan Brooks will look to some new faces to provide depth at defensive tackle in 2011.

Coach Brooks feels good about his two starters Brandon Thompson and Rennie Moore, but as he looks for backups the picture is not so bright. Tyler Shatley brings some experience from 2010 and will fill one of the second team slots going into August. Several red-shirt freshmen and true freshmen will battle for the other depth positions. Developing the younger players will be critical as the Tigers lose both starters after 2011.

Watch coach Brooks discuss the battle for depth for 2011 and much more!

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