Hall of Fame ceremony was a life-changing moment for Dawkins Jr.

Newly inducted Professional Football Hall of Famer and former All-American Clemson safety, Brian Dawkins did much more than give a speech when he became inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past Saturday night. In a 22-minute acceptance speech, Dawkins dove deep into his personal life and explained how he suffered from depression […]

Corners have been ‘exceptional’

Through the first five days of Clemson’s spring practice, one position group has stood out among the rest, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. “I think our corners have been exceptional the first five days,” Swinney said after Clemson’s practice and half scrimmage Wednesday. “That’s one of the things I was telling the team is, […]

Spring Practice Preview: Defensive backs

For a second straight year, Clemson will enter spring practice, which begins on March 1, having to replace its top cornerback. But unlike last year, the Tigers are not returning a veteran player who has proven he can be the next cover-corner in Brent Venables’ defense. Venables’ scheme calls for a lot of press-man coverage, […]

Dawkins looks forward to Clemson

After spending last fall at Fork Union Military Academy, Brian Dawkins Jr. is counting down the days until June, when he makes the move to Clemson. Dawkins originally signed in February of 2015 before graduating from Valor Christian in Highlands Ranch, Colo. During a recent interview with TheClemsonInsider, Dawkins said his experience at Fork Union […]