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With a banner 2018 recruiting class behind them, now it’s time for Clemson’s football staff to sit down and evaluate the 2017 season.

Still two weeks left before the start of spring practice, but it’s never too early to get a read on things as the Tigers set their sights on returning to the College Football Playoff -- and closing the deal this time.

In the coming weeks we’ll take an inside look at where things stand position by position.

Today, we examine a group of linebackers that’s coached by Brent Venables.