CB Derion Kendrick Post Practice Media Availability 8/17
By Zachary Wagner
Derion Kendrick made his first appearance with the media following the conclusion of fall camp practice on Monday afternoon, speaking with the media on the Tigers practice field.
Kendrick spent his first season catching passes from the Tiger QB and spent last season splitting reps between both offense and defense where he has fully transitioned into one of the leaders in the Tigers back seven. Last season, Kendrick recorded 15 tackles and one interception.
Kendrick was selected to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watch list earlier this summer, given to the best defensive back in the nation. In Kendricks words: “I’m not trying to just be a list player, I’m trying to win it.”
Kendrick has also loved being back on the football field and being with his teammates. When asked what the highlight of his camp has been so far, the junior answered with: “just playing football”.
When it came to talking about the wide receiver position, Kendrick stated that he has not taken any reps at the position and does not plan on doing so going forward.
The cornerback also had some high praise for the WR group, stating:
Clemson will conclude fall camp this week and are scheduled to open the season on September 12 at Wake Forest.
