March 14 marks four years since last Clemson football arrest - 247Sports

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The most recent Clemson football player to get arrested was defensive back Kaleb Chalmers on March 14, 2016. Thus today, March 14, 2020, marks four years to the day since a Clemson football player was arrested. 

Chalmers was dismissed by head coach Dabo Swinney a week later. He was arrested for three separate charges, including marijuana possession. 

Four years without an arrest is a rarity for college football programs, especially powerhouses that win and recruit at the highest level.

Since Jan. 2019, every team in the top 10 of the Class of 2020 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings has seen a player get arrested with the exception of Clemson and Auburn. 

Since 2010, Georgia has experienced upwards of 50 player arrests. Alabama and Florida State are both north of the 30-player mark in that same time span. 

Arrests in the Swinney era (7): 

Chalmers: March 2016

Kicker Aamon Lakip: June 2015

Defensive end Ebenezer Ogundeko: May 2015

Wide receiver Sammy Watkins: May 2012

Wide receiver Joe Craig: February 2012

Offensive lineman Brandon Thomas: January 2011

Defensive lineman Jamie Cumbie: May 2010

Swinney was asked this week if he communicated to his players to take extra precaution on spring break due to coronavirus. Spring break began following classes on Friday. 

"Regardless of (coronavirus), that’s something that we do every year is talk to our guys about being careful, being cautious, and making good decisions,” Swinney said. “You represent Clemson in everything you do. We try to talk to all of these guys about the privilege we have— and it’s not just the players, but it’s the managers, video people, coaches, everybody. And then really encourage them to enjoy their time. These guys have been grinding, man. They went all the way until January 14, went right back into school, and we started spring ball on February 26."

Previously, Swinney was asked about the discipline he instills at his program. 

“I don’t have any concern about the culture of our program at all, because if guys get in trouble they’re going to be dealt with. Either (that, or) they’re not going to be here," Swinney said. "There is no utopia. It’s the discipline and the consequences that determine the consequences of your program."

Swinney also recognized the reality of coaching and leading college students. 

“If there are people out there that think there is a program anywhere in the country with 80 to 100-plus young people that isn’t going to deal with poor behavior or bad decision-making from time to time, that place doesn’t exist. That’s a unicorn. That’s just not reality," Swinney said. 

“I know from time to time somebody’s going to challenge the culture of your program, and you have to reinforce those things. Every situation is dealt with on an individual basis.

“You try to help people. I don’t think you just kick people off teams. You discipline people. You have to hold people accountable.

“Playing here at Clemson, that’s not a birth right. That’s a privilege. Every now and then, you get some guys that forfeit that privilege either because they think they’re bigger than the program or the consequences. 

“It could be a starter or a fifth-team walk-on. It doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I really don’t. Our guys know that. There’s nobody that’s entitled. There’s nobody that’s bigger than the program – coach or player or administrator. There’s nobody that’s bigger than Clemson or the team.”

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