CLEMSON | Since Nolan Turner cradled that Justin Fields pass in the end zone to give Clemson sweet, exultant relief, the Tigers' secondary hasn't had a whole lot of fun.

There was the unadulterated nightmare in the Superdome against LSU's offensive colossus.

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There were nine spring practices of dealing with the substantial effects of attrition and injury.

Yes, it feels like a long time since the 2018 group locked down Alabama's assortment of elite receivers in the national championship.

A year ago, Derion Kendrick had just converted to corner from receiver. A year later, he's basically by himself after the departure of A.J. Terrell and injuries to Mario Goodrich and Andrew Booth.