<p>CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson starting cornerback Derion Kendrick is no longer part of the Tigers’ program.</p>
<p>A team spokesman confirmed Kendrick’s status on Sunday.</p>
<p>Kendrick, a 6-foot, 190-pound senior from Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a highly talented player who last season had several discipline issues and did not play in three games.</p>
<p>After Kendrick didn’t play in a win over Pittsburgh in November, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said: “Some people might say he’s in the doghouse. I like to say he’s in the love shack. Just a little discipline.”</p>
<p>Kendrick started eight of the nine games he played in last season. He had 20 tackles and led the team with six pass breakups. He also had a 66-yard fumble recovery touchdown in a victory over Virginia Tech last December.</p>
<p>Kendrick was named a first-team all-ACC cornerback.</p>
<p>Clemson began spring workouts Wednesday. Kendrick becomes the second defensive starter gone from last year’s group, which finished 15th nationally with 326 yards allowed a game.</p>
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