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Dorian O'Daniel's influence is guiding one of Clemson's future impact players

Dorian O'Daniel waited his turn and ended his career at Clemson with a stellar season. While his performance on the field was important, his impact on a young Clemson linebacker may prove to be just as valuable.
By Sanders Sullivan
March 30, 2018
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CLEMSON -- In his final season at Clemson, Dorian O’Daniel was named one of five finalists for the Dick Butkus award, the award given to the top linebacker in all of college football.

The senior had a heck of a year as Clemson’s premier linebacker. He was named a first-team All-American by Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated and was the team’s co-captain.

He accumulated 104 tackles, 11.

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