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Clemson · ACC
Clemson · ACCClemson's 355-pound lineman is set for a two-way role
Dietrick Pennington is moving into a new role for the Tigers, with head coach Dabo Swinney discussing the position change. The available details are limited, but the plan gives Clemson a different look up front heading into the season.
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AUG 22, 2026
AUG 22, 2026
355
Dietrick Pennington's listed weight in pounds
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Alexander Turri reports that Clemson is planning a two-way role for Dietrick Pennington, a 355-pound lineman. Head coach Dabo Swinney discussed Pennington's new role with the Tigers. The report identifies Pennington as part of Clemson's offensive and defensive line picture, but it does not provide a detailed snap plan or say how often he will play on either side. No depth-chart decision, game assignment, or timetable is included.
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