Clemson's Andy Burburija named breakout candidate for upcoming season

ESPN analyst Adam Rittenberg identifies Clemson junior defensive tackle Andy Burburija as a breakout candidate for the 2026 season. Burburija, who earned first-team NJCAA All-America honors at Iowa Western, joins a Clemson defensive line facing significant changes after losing three NFL draft picks. Despite Dabo Swinney's comments on the team's interior defensive line, Rittenberg suggests Burburija's potential and physicality could fill critical gaps. Clemson's season opener against LSU looms, providing no time for a gradual adjustment.

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