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Biography
Deon Cain (born August 9, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers.
Early years
Cain attended Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa, Florida. He played quarterback in high school. He was rated as a five-star recruit and committed to Clemson University to play college football.
College career
Cain moved to wide receiver at Clemson. As a true freshman in 2015, he played in 13 games, recording 34 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns. He did not play in the 2015 Orange Bowl or 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship due to suspension for failing a drug test. Cain returned from the suspension in 2016, and played in all 15 games, including Clemson's 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship victory over Alabama. For the season, he had 38 receptions for 724 yards and nine touchdowns.