Pre-Summer Camp Depth Chart- LB

The Backups

Spencer Shuey

Mike Linebacker: Spencer Shuey, Soph.
  
  Shuey is Clemson's biggest linebacker. (6'3" 250 lbs)  Shuey played sparingly last year, and is going to have to fight off extremely talented freshmen this offseason.  Rumor has it that Shuey has been cross training at defensive end.  With the loss of Joe Gore, I would not be surprised to see Shuey get more reps at End this fall.

Justin Parker

Sam Linebacker:  Justin Parker, Soph.

  Parker could be the most talented returning linebacker this year.  According to Coach Steele, the light came on during the spring and Parker was "lights out!"  In one of the practices this spring, Parker put SR Fullback, Chad Diehl, on his butt with a major hit!  This is saying something, as it is well known that Diehl is the hardest hitting player on the team.  Parker also has experience in the middle and is listed as the starter at Mike when the Defense goes to the nickel package.  I would not be surprised to see Parker starting somewhere on the field this season, and when the Tiger D goes to a 3-4 look, Parker should be a starter in the middle.

Vic Beasley

Will Linebacker:  Vic Beasley, RFr.

  Where raw talent and athleticism is concerned, Beasley is probably the most intriguing player on the defensive side of the roster.  Last year, he was redshirted as a TE, but moved to LB in the spring.  Not yet ready to make a major impact, but when he gets some experience, Beasley could be a beast for defensive coordinators to plan for.  I expect great things out of Beasley in the future!

New Recruiting Tool

  On December 3, 2011, The Weekend of Champions will be played in Death Valley.  The South Carolina High School League and Clemson University have reached an agreement to hold the 3A & 4A State Championship games at Clemson's Memorial Stadium, after Clemson offered the use of their facilities at no cost.  The University of South Carolina has hosted the games at Williams-Brice Stadium  the past two years, but was rumored to have charged up to $40,000 for the use of facilities this year.
  This could provide a boost for recruiting as it is another chance for quality athletes to enjoy one of the biggest moments of their young lives in Clemson Memorial Stadium.  I don't think anyone can deny that all it can take is getting a player on campus to get their attention. (Tony Steward, Sammy Watkins, Travis Blanks, etc)  The 2010 teams featured high school powerhouses such as Byrnes, Dorman, Myrtle Beach,  and South Pointe.  These teams are stocked with D-1 talent year after year.
  It should be great to get these teams and their players on campus an additional time this year.  These have traditionally been great games and now we as Clemson fans can actually enjoy the games without having to travel to Gamecock country to see some great football games.

Weekend Of Champions Moving to Clemson