Clemson Tigers eye big fall as veterans fuel title chase
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says the 44 seniors and juniors on the spring roster give the Tigers depth and experience after back-to-back 21-win seasons. He notes quarterback Tajh Boyd and a seasoned defense should lift the team as spring practice closes and summer work begins.
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Beef dominates early in NFL draft as linemen go first
The draft opened with 600 plus prospects and a run of linemen. Eric Fisher and Luke Joeckel were top picks, followed by Dion Jordan, Lane Johnson, Ziggy Ansah, Barkevious Mingo and Jonathan Cooper. No quarterbacks selected in first seven picks, signaling a heavy upfront draft.
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Falcons trade up for Trufant in draft move
Flowery Branch Ga The Atlanta Falcons acquired Desmond Trufant ninth round trade to reach 22nd overall via swap with the St. Louis Rams giving up at least the 30th pick plus a third and a sixth rounder. Trufant fills a cornerback need after offseason losses of Robinson Grimes and Owens.
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