“Trotter was selected as a PFF second-team All-American. According to PFF, Edgerrin Cooper of Texas A&M was the only other Power Five linebacker to receive 75.0-plus marks as a run defender, pass rusher, and in coverage this season.
He was a Butkus Award finalist and a first-team All-America selection (ESPN, SI, and Action Network) with 88 tackles, a team-best 15.0 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions (one of which he returned 28 yards for a touchdown) in 676 snaps over 12 games (all starts).
Trotter was Clemson’s only representative in the 2022 season edition of the ranking.
Cornerback Mario Goodrich (83) has been named to the 2021 team. In 2020, Trevor Lawrence (22) was the only Clemson Tiger.
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Clemson last had multiple picks in 2019, with linebackers Isaiah Simmons (5) and Lawrence (6), running back Travis Etienne (13), wide receiver Tee Higgins (17), and safety K’Von Wallace (89).
Trotter became Clemson’s first multiple-time All-American since Keith Adams (1999-2000). He concluded his Clemson career with 202 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 13 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and four interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) in 1,413 snaps over 39 career games (26 starts) from 2021 to 2023.
He leaves Clemson as one of just 14 FBS players in the last 20 seasons who have recorded 10+ sacks, 4+ interceptions, 3+ forced fumbles, and multiple pick-sixes.
