Built to Battle Young Offensive Line Shows Grit in the Grind

They’re young. They’re raw. They’re getting reps by the truckload.

And Garrett Riley loves what he’s seeing from Clemson’s new-look offensive line.

“They’ve gotten a million reps already,” Riley said with a grin. “Have they messed up? Sure. But they’re in the grind, and that’s where you find out what guys are made of.”

With several veterans out or limited, the Tigers have leaned on freshmen and sophomores like Braden Jacobs, Easton Ware, and Roland Vernon. And while spring mistakes are expected, Riley has been more impressed with their physicality and mentality than anything else…

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