Freshman operating again Demarkcus Bowman is transferring away from Clemson.

Per a number of experiences, together with Rivals’ TigerIllustrated.com, Bowman has put his identify within the switch portal after simply two video games with the Tigers. Bowman was the No. 2 operating again within the class of 2020 and the No. three recruit within the state of Florida when he signed with the Tigers.

Bowman has 9 carries for 32 yards in two video games. That’s the third-most carries on the group behind Travis Etienne and Darien Rencher. Nevertheless it’s additionally price noting that 12 gamers have notched carries as Clemson has simply overwhelmed Wake Forest and The Citadel thus far this season.

The Florida native was the No. 26 participant total within the class of 2020 and a part of a 23-person Clemson class that ranked No. 2 within the nation. Per Tiger Illustrated’s Larry Williams, Bowman confirmed flashes of promise in fall camp however was additionally not on the prime of the depth chart as a result of Etienne made the choice to remain for his senior season in 2020. Most exterior observers extensively assumed that Etienne’s closing season could be in 2019 earlier than he headed to the NFL.

At most locations Bowman would not have to take a seat at the back of such an extended line to get on the sphere. Clemson is just not solely stacked with skilled operating backs, however even a fellow freshman (Kobe Tempo) was faster at studying the system.

That is to not say Bowman did not flash; he most definitely did, each throughout summer time exercises and August camp. He was even near breaking not less than one long term within the opener at Wake Forest.

It was really easy to see Bowman as the following huge operating again star within the post-Etienne period, a playmaker who may do outstanding issues with the ball in his fingers.

Tempo has seven carries for 24 yards in 2020.

Whereas Etienne might be gone in 2021, Clemson already has two four-star operating backs dedicated in its class of 2021. Georgia native Phil Mafah and North Carolina native Will Shipley are each verbally dedicated to the Tigers.

Clemson performs towards Virginia on Saturday evening earlier than a house recreation towards No. eight Miami.

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Clemson had the No. 2 recruiting class in 2020. (Picture by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)

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Nick Bromberg is a author for Yahoo Sports activities.

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