Tavaris Barnes

'There's not a miss in the group...What we have now at end is what we had at D-tackle last year'

Tavaris Barnes, Vic Beasley make big moves, as Tigers continue to build depth across the board

Travis Blanks, Quandon Christian share position, but it's not 50-50

Playing time has fluctuated at all position areas during first half of season

Second-team players get extensive action; seven first-year freshmen have now played

Tigers' DC noncommittal on Tony Steward's 2012 status, loves contribution of transfer linebacker Kellen Jones

Tiger defenders make big plays, dominate short yardage in Clemson's first preseason scrimmage

Sophomores stand out in Clemson's rainy third workout

Tigers have key concerns as they begin preseason practice Friday

Beyond senior end Malliciah Goodman, few certainties on Tigers' line

FSU and Virginia Tech both return talent and depth in the trenches to lead the ACC

D.W. Daniel product in mix for a starting role after strong spring practice

Watson's elders, like Jarvis Jenkins, Rennie Moore and Brandon Thompson, taught him patience, which paid off this spring

With Brandon Thompson, Rennie Moore gone, youth will be served in defensive line's trenches

Can Tigers fill gaps up front, continue sack-attack, become dominant at linebacker?