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Reactions to Chris Denson moving into hybrid role in Clemson’s offense
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Chris Denson is set to become one of the most intriguing players in Clemson football's offense this season.
During Clemson Media Day on Tuesday, offensive coordinator Chad Morris revealed that the sophomore quarterback will take on a hybrid role in 2026, seeing time at wide receiver and running back while continuing to work with the quarterbacks. It's a move designed to get one of the Tigers' most explosive athletes on the field as much as possible.
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Morris said the staff has been searching for ways to maximize Denson's talent, and this feels like the logical next step. Clemson fans caught a glimpse of what he could do late last season when he put together an electric performance against Furman, throwing for a touchdown while also rushing for 108 yards and another score. Even before that, the coaching staff had shown confidence in his versatility by preparing a special package for him when Cade Klubnik was dealing with an ankle injury during the 2025 season.
This is a great decision by the coaching staff. Players with Denson's combination of speed, athleticism and playmaking ability don't come around often, and the Tigers need to take advantage of that in every way possible. Rather than limiting him to one position, Clemson is giving itself multiple opportunities to get the ball into his hands and create mismatches for opposing defenses. If the experiment works the way many expect, Denson could quickly become one of the most exciting weapons in college football and a player defenses have to account for on every snap.
Fans immediately shared their thoughts after the news became public, with plenty of excitement about what Denson's expanded role could mean for Clemson's offense in 2026.
Here's a look at how social media reacted to Denson's new role.
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