CLEMSON, S.C. - Will Proctor entered Clemson's spring practice as the Tigers starting quarterback and came out the same way.<br>
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Clemson released its depth chart Wednesday with Proctor, a senior, first among quarterbacks. Proctor was a backup last season to Charlie Whitehurst, drafted by the San Diego Chargers this past weekend.<br>
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Behind Proctor will be sophomores Cullen Harper and Tribble Reese.<br>
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Sophomore tailback James Davis heads up the running backs with senior Reggie Merriweather the backup.<br>
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The offensive line features four seniors and a junior as starters. Dustin Fry is at center, along with fellow seniors Roman Fry at left guard, Nathan Bennett at right guard and Marion Dukes at right tackle.<br>
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Starting tight end Thomas Hunter is also a senior.<br>
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Barry Richardson, a junior, is the starter at left tackle.<br>
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Returning starters Chansi Stuckey and Aaron Kelley are back at receiver. Clemson's third wide-out slot is filled by sophomores Rendrick Taylor and Tyler Grisham.<br>
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Senior Gaines Adams heads the defensive line and is the group's most experienced player. He'll be joined by sophomore Phillip Merling at end. Senior Donnell Clark or sophomore Dorell Scott are both listed as starters at nose guard, while sophomores Rashaad Jackson and Jock McKissic are listed at defensive tackle.<br>
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The linebackers feature returnees Anthony Waters, a senior, and Nick Watkins, a junior. Senior Tremaine Billie and sophomore Antonio Clay are both listed as starters at middle linebacker.<br>
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Former running back Duane Coleman and former quarterback C.J. Gaddis are the starters at cornerback. Sophomores Michael Hamlin and Chris Clemons are the secondary starters.<br>
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Kicker Jad Dean and punter Cole Chason, both seniors, are listed as starters at their discipline.<br>
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