One of the most decorated defenders in Clemson history is finally off the board. Tyler Davis was picked No. 196 overall within the sixth round of the NFL draft
One of the most decorated defenders in Clemson history is finally off the board. Tyler Davis was picked No. 196 overall within the sixth round of the NFL draft
CLEMSON, S.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that Clemson safety Khalil Barnes (Defensive Back of the Week) and placekicker Jonathan Weitz (Special Teams Player of the Week) have both earned ACC Player of the Week honors in their respective categories for their performances in Clemson’s 16-7 rivalry win against South Carolina on Saturday. The pair of selections pushes Clemson’s total number of ACC weekly honors this season to 13. Clemson has garnered a total of 578 ACC weekly honors since 1968. The selections are the first in the careers of both Barnes and Weitz. Barnes becomes Clemson's second Defensive Back of the Week selection this year and its second in the last two weeks, joining Nate Wiggins' accolade for his performance against North Carolina. Weitz becomes Clemson's second Special Teams Player of the Week this season following punter Aidan Swanson's honor for his work against Notre Dame in early November. Against South Carolina, Barnes