Saturday nights meeting of No. 3 Louisville atNo. 5 Clemson is more than just a clash between two top-five teams, its a showdown between the countrys Isaac Yiadom Jersey most electrifying offense and arguably its best defense.While the Cardinals are led by Heisman favorite Lamar Jackson at quarterback, the Tigers are third in the nation in defense,allowing just 219 yards per game to opposing offenses. And it all begins up front.MORE: Clemsons defensive line doesnt much resemble last years group that made it to the national title game. Edge rushers Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd were plucked by NFL teams in the first and second rounds of Aprils draft. But the interior of the line, led by Carlos Watkins and Christian Wilkins, remains intact and more dominant than ever. defensive tackle Carlos Watkins excited against Troy. TigerNet.com (@ClemsonTigerNet) Watkins, a preseason All-American selection by several outlets, leads the team with three sacks, while Wilkins, just a sophomore, is close behind with two.And with the nece sity for Wilkins to be a force in his second season, the impact of Lawson and Dodd still lingers as Watkins continues to play a senior leadership role.It was big having those guys as leaders on the defensive line to help me Darius Anderson Jersey get adjusted and comfortable, Wilkins told Omnisport. They really took me under their wing and told me to get ready to play. Now as an older guy I can pay it forward and help the younger guys keep realized, prepare and get ready for games.Christian Wilkins celebrates after a big defensive play in the first quarter. TNetRecruiting (@TNetRecruiting) One of those younger guysis freshman defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The Grayland Arnold Jersey five-star recruit stands 6-5 and weighs in at 340 pounds. Coach Dabo Swinney has raved about the 18-year-old and said you just dont see many human beings like him.Lawrences teammates agree.Hes a kid in a mans body, Wilkins said. He is a grown man at 350 pounds and 18 percent body fat. Hes just ridiculous. Hes a freak athlete.Clemson DT Dexter Lawrence working on his craft in pregame vs. Auburn. TNetRecruiting (@TNetRecruiting) Lawrences ability has shown through early and often in Clemsons first four games. In just 138 snaps, Lawrence is second on the team with with 28 total tackles and 3 1/2tackles for lo s. Linebacker Kendall Joseph, who leads the team with 34 total tackles and six tackles for lo s, has played 217 snaps.A guy like him is rare, Watkins told Omnisport. He came physically ready so I just try to help him with the mental aspect of the game and let him know what its going to be like.Helping this defensive front develop is the chance to practice every day against one of the most loaded offenses in college football, led by the likes of Deshaun Watson, Wayne Gallman, Mike Williams and a veteran offensive line.Going against them is unlike going against anyone else, Watkins said.Wilkins added: The guys we see every day are as good as anyone were going to see all year.I remember last year our practices against our offensive line were harder than the games.Well, they havent seen the 2016 version of Lamar Garret Wallow Jersey Jackson yet.Jackson threw just one pa s and carried the ball once against the Tigers last season in a 20-17 Clemson win as he sat behind Kyle Bolin. So far this season, Jackson is averaging 332.5pa sing yards and 131.5 Zach Cunningham Jersey rushing yards per game while accounting for 25 touchdowns.Watkins :I dont think weve ever played anybody with this kind of speed and athleticism at quarterback."Swinney told reporters this week:He's not a rookie anymore. He's a guy that's played and played in big games and big moments, so his confidence has taken off and the game has slowed down for him because of it. When he touches the ball, you hold your breath because he's got the ability to change the game or impact the game on one play.Now its up to the Clemson defensive front to contain Jackson and keep the Tigers hopes of returning to the College Football Playoff alive.