Clemson Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Former Clemson Guard Transfers to Seton Hall

The transfer portal always sees former players enter the pool again, and the Clemson Tigers saw that with one of their promising guards. Now, he’s found a new home once again. After beginning with Clemson as a true freshman, guard Del Jones has committed to Seton Hall, getting back to a top five college basketball conference.

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See Where Top Clemson Prospects Are Expected to Land in 2026 NFL Draft

It’s that time of the year again: NFL Draft week. While NFL teams look to build the future of their franchises, the collegiate level will watch as some of its best players will look to make waves in the pros.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

AFC South Team Hosts Clemson Draft Prospect

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, one Clemson draft prospect made a visit with this AFC South team. The Tennessee Titans hosted Clemson offensive tackle Tristan Leigh this week, according to NFL writer Arye Pulli.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Coaches Hit Recruiting Trail

With another contact period having begun on April 15, members of the Clemson coaching staff has once again hit the road. Wide receivers coach Tyler Grisham did an in-home visit with three-star wideout Taurean Rawlins (Mount Vernon, GA) on Friday.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 19

Clemson Offers Two New Tight End Targets After Recent Recruiting Misses

Over the past week, two high-priority tight end targets came off the recruiting board for the Clemson Tigers, leaving obvious holes that need to be filled.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Completes Sweep of No. 18 Cavaliers

CLEMSON — Clemson’s Kiley Channell and Taylor Pipkins each hit home runs and drove in an additional run each as the Tigers beat No. 18 Virginia, 6-1, Sunday at McWhorter Stadium to complete the sweep of the three-game series.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Another Recruiting Miss for Clemson

Another highly-touted Clemson recruiting target is headed elsewhere. Four-star CB Kei’Shjuan Telfair (Euclid, OH) has committed to Penn State, choosing the Nittany Lions over Miami and Clemson.

Ben Boulware News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Brown Explains What He Likes About Boulware

Born and raised in Upstate South Carolina in a family full of Clemson fans and alumni, Ben Boulware grew up attending Tiger games as a youngster and then went on to star as a linebacker for the Tigers from 2013-16, ultimately helping them win the natty in his final season.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 19

Clemson Whiffs on Top 15 Cornerback Recruit

The Clemson Tigers have had a pretty rough week in terms of recruiting, as they’ve now missed out on a third prospect following the whiffs of tight end prospects Grant Haviland and Tommy Douglas, both of whom chose to take their talents to the SEC.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 19

Clemson Defense SWOT: Strengths & Threats

They say college football has become a big business and its true. One well-known business technique is called a SWOT analysis. Inspired by the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, I will bring you a SWOT analysis for Clemson football.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

National Analyst Makes Bold Prediction on Swinney

Dabo Swinney has guided Clemson to remarkable success and taken the program to new heights as the Tigers’ head coach, accumulating 187 wins, two national championships (2016, 2018) and a slew of ACC titles.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Brown: ‘They’ve got a chip on their shoulder’

CLEMSON – While Clemson came up empty-handed last season, after a 7-6 finish and Pinstripe Bowl loss, linebacker Sammy Brown earned every bit of the golden trophy he was awarded Thursday night.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Things are Starting to Click for Clemson Softball

CLEMSON – In Clemson’s run-rule win over No. 18 Virginia Friday, the Tigers plated 12 runs on 16 hits. One day later, the Tigers notched just three runs on as many hits.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Former Clemson Standout Traded

Per his request, a former Clemson standout has been traded. The New York Giants are trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a report from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 19

Clemson Linebackers Have Taken the Next Step

GREENVILLE, S.C. — When Clemson opens the 2026 season at LSU on Sept. 5, the Bayou Bengals might see Sammy Brown lined up at the middle linebacker position in Tom Allen’s 4-2-5 scheme.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Miller Pegged as ‘Red Star’ Draft Prospect

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks dove into the 2026 NFL Draft class, breaking down who he views as All-Pro and Pro Bowl-caliber prospects, along with five he sees as overachievers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Continues to Expand Board at Tight End

Clemson has once again expanded the board at tight end. ‘ Three-star Carter Blackwell (Lee County, GA) announced an offer from the Tigers on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 224-pounder now has more than two dozen offers, including South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisville, Wisconsin, Colorado and Florida State.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Drops 5th ACC Series

No. 9 Virginia got by Clemson 5-4 on Saturday at Disharoon Park, sending the Tigers to their fifth ACC series loss this season. Nate Savoie and Jacob Jarrell both had multi-hit games, while Luke Gaffney and Bryce Clavon both hit solo home runs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Clinches Series over No. 18 Virginia

CLEMSON – Corri Hicks blasted a two-run homer and Clemson pitchers combined for a one-run shut down as the Tigers claimed their fifth ACC series victory with a 3-1 win over No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Clemson Lands Commitment from SEC Transfer

Shawn Poppie and Clemson have added another piece from the portal. Arkansas transfer Jenna Lawrence has committed to Clemson. The 6-foot-3 junior averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game last season.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 18

Poppie, Clemson Women's Basketball Snag Second Transfer Portal Commitment

Just three days after snagging one of the best playmakers in college basketball out of the transfer portal, Virginia Tech's Mackenzie Nelson, Clemson Tigers head coach Shawn Poppie has now landed his second transfer addition of the offseason.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Swinney Supports Son at Samford’s Spring Game

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was in attendance for Samford’s spring game Thursday night at Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Of course, Dabo was there to support his son, Drew Swinney, who has gotten a new coaching opportunity at the FCS school.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 18

Brown says Allen has Met His Match

GREENVILLE, S.C. — There was no doubt who was the most intense man on the Clemson practice fields last season. It was defensive coordinator Tom Allen. With a microphone in his hand and yelling as loud as he could, Allen preached to his defense that it was going to be the best tackling team in the country in 2025.

Cade Klubnik News / ACC Digital Network / April 14