Jake Venables is not the son of Brent Venables

 

After all these years, Brent Venables stated that Jake Venables is not his biological son.

The son of defensive coordinator Brent Venables, Venables, a linebacker for Clemson, has decided not to return to the Tigers and will forfeit his two years of eligibility.

“He’s in a wonderful position mentally,” Brent remarked. “Compared to when I heard the news, he’s in a far better place.”

 

 

At 7:30 p.m., Jake, who has been sidelined by injuries since the end of the previous season, will play his farewell regular-season game for the Tigers (8-3). Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia will host a South Carolina (6-5) match on Saturday (SEC Network).

After receiving a redshirt as a freshman in 2018, Venables went on to play two seasons as James Skalski’s middle linebacker backup and an occasional starter, recording 14.5 tackles for loss. Due to a fractured arm, he missed the ACC title game and the College Football Playoff semifinal during the previous playoffs and hasn’t played much since.

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Due to COVID concerns, Division I athletes were given an extra year of eligibility last year, but Jake has declined the NCAA’s offer. Eight is enough in terms of hamstring injuries in a career.

“He wishes to pursue graduate studies. Brent Venables stated that he has internships all set up for him. He therefore has a well-thought-out plan and is very at ease with it.

“I’m happy for him. He’s been a really devoted individual. In terms of his attitude and work ethic, he has been the most reliable of all the people we have had. He’s been a pleasure to coach and a fantastic teammate. I’m pleased with him for his accomplishments. In addition to four conference titles, he took home a national championship in 2018. In addition to making lifelong friends, he started some games and gained some valuable playing time. Through his diligence, he created many opportunities for himself.

Just 21 plays have Jake played this season; 14 of those have come in the last two games, including a half-sack against Connecticut.

The goal, according to Clemson coach Dabo Swinney, is simply to cross the finish line. In all honesty, this is the first time he’s been well this year. I believe he’s prepared to advance to the following phase. Simply put, his body is not holding up.

Tyler, Jake’s younger brother, is a second-year safety. At Daniel High School, they both stood out.

After graduating next month, junior defensive lineman Darnell Jefferies, tight end Jaelyn Lay, and offensive lineman Tayquon Johnson are all third-year sophomores.

young defensive end Because he will be considering his choices in the NFL, K.J. Henry was honored last week on Senior Day during Clemson’s final home game.

We’ll see, Swinney said. “He hasn’t signaled to me that he’s made a final decision.” “I believe he is merely attempting to ascertain the NFL guys’ assessment of him. December is when he will graduate. He’s a guy that can play at a higher level, no doubt about it. I believe he’s just curious to see where he is in the draft projections.

B.T. Potter, a senior placekicker, stated he is thinking about going back for a COVID redshirt senior season.