The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and now, it's time to size up this Detroit Lions' rookie class. For the Lions, they needed to pin down a budding tackle early, and they did so with offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson.
Just one day after offering former Alabama commit and three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, the Clemson Tigers and defensive backs coach Mike Reed pulled the trigger on another up-and-coming talent.
CONWAY, S.C. — Clemson pounded out 14 hits and six pitchers combined to hold a dangerous Coastal Carolina offense in check as the Tigers went on the road and knocked off the No.
Could multiple members of Clemson’s 2026 NFL Draft class be in the Rookie of the Year conversation this coming season? ESPN’s Ben Solak ranked 2026 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates, and a couple of Tigers appeared in the “way-too-early” rankings – one on offense, and the other on the defensive side of the ball.
CLEMSON – Clemson Athletics posted its highest single-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) in school history, a 998 out of 1,000, in the NCAA’s latest data release, which includes the 2021-22 through 2024-25 academic years.
In what has vecome a familiar theme for Clemson recruiting of late, things are trending in the wrong direction for the Tigers with one of their top two running back targets.
Another recruiting target has come off the board. Four-star Elijah Hutcheson (North Cross, VA) announced a commitment to Florida on Tuesday, choosing the Gators over Clemson, Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt.
A former Clemson standout has found his new NFL home. Veteran defensive tackle D.J. Reader is signing with the New York Giants, according to multiple reports.
Another recruiting target has confirmed his plans to give Clemson an official visit. Four-star Andrew Rogers (Grimsley, NC) will be one of a handful of prospects who will be on hand for officials, June 12-14.
CLEMSON – When Aidan Knaak struck out his eighth batter of the afternoon against No. 13 Boston College on Sunday, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. No celebratory music played.
After missing out on their top four cornerback targets, the Clemson Tigers have now shifted to new recruits, including a former Alabama Crimson Tide commit.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the ninth time that Clemson has produced multiple first-round picks in a single draft, as this year, offensive tackle Blake Miller and defensive tackle Peter Woods were selected in the opening round.
CHARLOTTE — Quinn Jacobs has visited Clemson several times now. With his older brother, Brayden, a rising sophomore currently on the football team, the 2028 three-star defensive end has grown quite familiar with the program.
ESPN’s Matt Miller ranked the best 100 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft class, and five Clemson draftees made his list. The highest-ranked Tiger on Miller’s list is cornerback Avieon Terrell at No.
A former Clemson men’s basketball player is headed back home to continue his college career. Redshirt junior guard Asa Thomas has signed with UIC (University of Illinois Chicago), the program announced Monday.
We have a new development with one of Clemson’s top targets at defensive end. Four-star Santana Harvey (Lakeland, FL) has added a new official visit to his schedule, with Kentucky set to get a look June 12-14.
Kentavion “Polo” Anderson was one of the biggest gets for Clemson in the 2026 recruiting class. The in-state safety, out of nearby Dorman, was a consensus Top-150 prospect, with every major recruiting service ranking him as one of the 15-best safeties in the class.
A Kansas lineman with a connection to Clemson is set to return to campus this summer. 2028 four-star offensive lineman Reece Wilmes tells The Clemson Insider that he will be back for Dabo Swinney’s high school camp on June 3.
A former SEC pledge is fresh off a visit to Clemson. Three-star CB Nash Johnson (McEachern, GA) visited over the weekend, and told The Clemson Insider he picked up an offer in the process.
After a wave of recruiting misses on the offensive line over the past few months, Clemson Tigers coach Matt Luke has decided to expand his palette, offering another trench player this past weekend following an unofficial visit.
As the offseason deepens, recruiting becomes an increasingly defining stretch, and that's no different when it comes to one of Clemson's priority running back targets.
A New York Jets team that brought Geno Smith back to the organization to be its starting quarterback for the 2026 season hosted big-name free-agent Russell Wilson for a visit on Monday evening.
ATLANTA — Most NFL draftees celebrate their first-round selection with a jersey and a hat. For Peter Woods, the newly minted defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, the celebration involved a fleet of Italian luxury SUVs and a historic party in the heart of Atlanta.
Draft moments go viral each and every year, it’s part of the appeal of watching the three-hour broadcast. At defensive tackle Peter Woods’ draft party, it wasn’t the eventual 29th overall pick who went viral.