This talented redshirt freshman is biding his time as he waits for his opportunity in Clemson’s deep receiver room.
And head coach Dabo Swinney says that time will eventually come for Misun “Tink” Kelley to get more action at receiver and be able to shine.
“He’s just, right now, backup slot,” Swinney said on Tuesday, regarding where Kelley fits in on the receiver depth chart right now. “I mean, he’s just gotta keep preparing. He’s a really good football player, and his time will come, for sure. He’s got some older guys in front of him, and he’s a redshirt freshman.”
Due in large part to Clemson’s crowded receiving corps and there being plenty of talent at the position, Kelley hasn’t recorded a catch thus far this season while playing just 38 offensive snaps through the first five games for the 10 th -ranked Tigers (4-1, 3-0 ACC).
Swinney pointed out that injuries have been a factor for Kelley, who was in line for more playing time in his first year as a Tiger last season, but ended up being limited to only nine offensive snaps over two games while redshirting. The 5-foot-9, 190-pounder eventually underwent a minor surgery to repair an issue he had dealt with since his prep days.