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Notre Dame sees battling Clemson's 4 potential 1st-round picks on the defensive line as 'a tremendous opportunity'

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Athletic. Big. Physical. Nasty.

Those are some of the words Notre Dame center Sam Mustipher used to describe Clemson's defensive line.

Tackle Christian Wilkins is a unanimous All-American. End Clelin Ferrell is a consensus All-American. Tackle Dexter Lawrence joined them on the All-ACC first team. End Austin Bryant earned third-team All-ACC honors.

"You probably have three guys

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