Swinney Updates Clemson's Injuries After Final Scrimmage

Safety Khalil Barnes and cornerback Jaedyn Lukus also did not play in the team’s scrimmage. The duo has been seen with the yellow non-contact jerseys on throughout the beginning of camp, but they should be ready before Aug. 30. 

“I think Jaedyn probably could’ve scrimmaged, but he was in green,” Swinney said, “he should be probably ready [Sunday night].”

At cornerback, Brendan Strozier and Corian Gipson were the two that saw extended time with Lukus sidelined. Swinney is impressed with the duo, saying that the room as a whole has “made a good jump for us.” 

“Khalil’s close,’ he added. “He’s getting closer. He did some end of the game stuff, but no live scrimmage today.” 

With Barnes out of the live play, the Clemson head coach continues to see the large competition in the safety room. 

“All those safeties, there’s a lot of competition there,” Swinney said. “It just is, and that’s a good thing... I like it more when we got a bunch of guys.”

Running back Adam Randall suffered a knee injury earlier in the week, which was first confirmed by Tiger Illustrated. However, he played Thursday and made a standout play early. 

“[He] had a huge run, had a couple big plays earlier, probably had about, I think, on the third play of the game was maybe a 50-60 yard run,” Swinney said. “It was awesome, he had a good day.”

In a position of competition after the departure of Phil Mafah, Randall will look to be the first tailback coming out with the offense in two weeks, and many believe that he will be the starter come Week 1. 

Clemson hosts LSU to open the season on Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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