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Clemson football freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. notches first TD in spring game
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CLEMSON – It didn't take long for freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr ., to make a strong first impression in Saturday's Orange-White spring game at Memorial Stadium.
Wesco, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound wide receiver who has drawn positive reviews this spring from teammates and coaches alike, snagged a 9-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Trent Pearman with 1:31 left in the first quarter to give the Orange team a 7-6 lead.
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His diving over-the-shoulder touchdown grab, which came in the back left corner of the end zone, came just two plays after his first reception – a 15-yarder that prompted a crunching tackle courtesy of linebacker Sammy Brown , a fellow freshman.
Wesco also was a track standout at Midlothian High in Midlothian, Texas, where he had 58 receptions for 1,160 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior.
His coach at Midlothian probably wasn't surprised to see Wesco emerge with a touchdown early in his career at Clemson. A five-star prospect, he chose Clemson over offers from LSU , TCU , Oklahoma , Tennessee and Southern California, among others.
"As far as the transition to college, going to class and playing football, that's not going to be hard for him," said Doug Wendel, his coach at Midlothian. "And I'd be surprised if he doesn't pick up the offense quickly. His separation skills are really good and his ability to run down the field and catch the long ball is good."
Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) during Spring practice at the Poe Indoor Practice Facility at the Allen N. Reeves football complex in Clemson S.C. Friday, March 1, 2024.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Clemson football's Bryant Wesco Jr. scores touchdown in spring game
