Swinney on a True Freshman OL Who ‘Is Really Coming On’

Dabo Swinney Says True Freshman OL Nick Emmanwori 'Really Coming On”

Dabo Swinney had a lot of praise for his true freshman offensive lineman Nick Emmanwori following Saturday's scrimmage.

Emmanwori is a 6’5, 340-pound guard from Statesboro, Georgia, and he was one of the highest-rated offensive line recruits in the country in the 2023 class.

He enrolled at Clemson in January and has been working with the team this spring. Swinney said that Emmanwori has made a lot of progress since arriving on campus.

"He's a guy that's really coming on," Swinney said. "He's got a lot of talent. He's big, he's strong, he's athletic. He's got a great attitude. He's a hard worker. He's got a lot of potential."

Swinney said that Emmanwori is still learning, but he has the potential to be a very good player for the Tigers.

"He's got a lot to learn, but he's got a great foundation. He's got a lot of upside. I'm excited about his future."

Emmanwori is expected to compete for a starting job on the offensive line this fall. He is one of several true freshmen who could see significant playing time for the Tigers in 2023.