Former Clemson quarterback Christian Wilkins, a two-time Faculty Soccer Playoff nationwide champion, made a reputation for himself when it got here to landing celebrations whereas taking part in for Dabo Swinney's Tigers.
Throughout his 4 years at Clemson, Wilkins was usually one of many first to hurry onto the sector to have a good time a Tiger landing or a giant play. As a member of the particular groups unit, he was granted the “proper” to all the time trot down the sector for a rating, and he wasn't one to take the chance to raise somebody within the air — and even soar over — and a teammate.
That pattern continued on Sunday, with Wilkins now taking part in for the Miami Dolphins. However possibly that obtained him into a bit bother over the weekend within the win over Arizona.
Preston Williams, Miami's main receiver up to now this season, hauled in a 9-yard landing go from Tua Tagovailoa within the second quarter. Nonetheless, Williams appeared to limp to the sideline solely after Wilkins ran off the sideline and jumped into a gaggle of his teammates celebrating the rating. It's unclear precisely when Williams was injured or how lengthy he might be out.
Head coach Brian Flores initially instructed the media that he didn’t consider Wilkins performed a task in William's damage, however subsequently acknowledged that it was really an even bigger drawback than they initially believed.
“It's extra important than we initially thought,” Flores mentioned. “I don't wish to speculate on how lengthy Preston is out.
It's a troublesome break for Williams, who tore his ACL in his rookie marketing campaign final yr. Wilkins could should tone down the celebrations a bit transferring ahead.
Wilkins closed out a stellar four-year profession as one in every of Clemson's most embellished and beloved figures. He completed his profession with 250 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, 56 quarterback pressures, 16 break-ups, three pressured fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries in 2,441 snaps over 59 video games (45 begins). He’s a three-time All-American who turned the fifth unanimous All-American at school historical past in 2018, a three-time All-ACC choice and the second four-time All-ACC Educational choice at school historical past.
