Day four of Clemson’s spring football practice was the first to feel less like spring ball, with strong winds and overcast skies. Despite the gloomy weather, the energy remained high throughout the facility. Media members were allowed to watch the first four and a half periods.

Here are the key takeaways from The Tiger’s observations:

— Phil Mafah attended spring practice for the first time since the NFL Combine, though there are no more pads for him. Freshman running back Gideon Davidson made sure to stay close to him, taking every opportunity to pick the veteran’s brain.

— Davidson looked strong in his reps. His hands out of the backfield were solid, and he physically looks like a college running back, not someone who should still be in high school. He’s not taking first-team reps yet but is clearly trying to learn as much as possible.

— Former wide receiver Adam Randall ran with the first team as running back. While he hasn’t carried the ball much in the limited time the media has seen, he has been heavily involved in the passing game. He made a one-handed grab and consistently showed reliable hands out of the backfield.

— Avieon Terrell and Ashton Hampton matched up against each other in blocking drills, pushing each other throughout the reps. Coaches made sure that Hampton kept his hands inside the pads and avoided reaching outside.

— Southeast Missouri State transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith looked much more comfortable than he did on Day 1. At 6-foot-5, he has the size to be a deep threat, and his hands were noticeably more secure today. One of Clemson’s wide receiver coaches worked with him one-on-one to refine his footwork out of breaks. If he continues improving in that area, he could be a dangerous weapon.

— Josh Sapp took the first reps at tight end and caught every pass thrown his way without as much as a bobble. Christian Bentancur also ran clean routes and is stepping into the No. 2 tight end role while Olsen Patt-Henry recovers from an offseason shoulder surgery.

— The trio of Antonio Williams, T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. continues to thrive. Tyler Brown, an ESPN Freshman All-American two seasons ago, is currently the fourth wideout in the rotation and returning to the weapon he once was. After being sidelined last season, he looked back to full strength and made several difficult over-the-shoulder catches near the sideline.

— Misun “Tink” Kelley worked out with the defensive backs as he began transitioning into a two-way player. His experience as a wide receiver means he’ll spend more time on the defensive side of the ball as he learns a new position.