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With the commitment of four-star Jayden Aparicio-Bailey on Saturday, Clemson’s current recruiting class now ranks as high as No. 11 nationally. With only one or two more spots to be filled as things stand, it likely won’t stay that high in the rankings.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Analyst Ranks 3 Tigers among Top 100 NFL Players

Three Clemson pros made CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco’s list of the NFL’s top 100 players heading into the 2026 season. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the highest-ranked former Clemson player at No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Clemson Lands Slew of Players on Preseason All-ACC Team

Clemson landed a slew of players on the Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC Team for 2026. The Tigers garnered 11 selections, the third-most picks on the all-conference team behind Miami (17) and Louisville (12).

DeAndre Hopkins News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Hopkins: ‘I Still Got a Lot of Ball Left’

Former Clemson star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn’t ready to close the book on his lengthy NFL career just yet. Hopkins is now 34 years old and a 13-year NFL veteran, who currently remains a free agent heading into training camps.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Breaking it Down: Clemson Wants to Lean on Running Game

CLEMSON – When Clemson won its most recent ACC Championship in 2024, the Tigers finished third in the conference in total offense, third in passing, and sixth in rushing.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Clemson Dunks On Georgia Again

You take the victories when you get them. Georgia has downright dominated its football series against Clemson. The Dawgs are 44-18-4 all-time against the Tigers, having won each of the past three meetings, including a 30-3 victory in Mercedes-Benz Stadium to kick off the 2024 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 28

Ole Miss Not Victim, Clemson is, Get it Right

CLEMSON — I hate to bring up old wounds, but enough is enough. It might just be me, but does it not feel like some in the national media portray Ole Miss as the victim in the whole Luke Ferrelli situation and Dabo Swinney and Clemson as the bad guys?

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Former Tiger Stays Hot at Plate

A former Clemson standout continues to stay hot at the plate. Cam Cannarella belted another home run on Friday, his fourth since getting called up to Double-A Pensacola on June 2.

Cooper Ingle News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Former Tiger Reflects on ‘Surreal’ MLB Debut

Cooper Ingle saw a lifelong dream come true on Friday, June 26, when the former Clemson catcher made his big league debut. Playing in “The Show” for the

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Clemson Beats Out UGA to Land Priority Target

The Clemson recruiting heater continues as the Tigers have beaten out Georgia for one of the best defensive backs in the country. Four-star Jayden Aparicio-Bailey (Prattville, AL) announced a commitment to Clemson on Saturday, choosing the Tigers over the Dawgs.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

2 Tigers Named to Preseason All-America Teams

Two Clemson stars were honored as preseason All-Americans by this national outlet. Athlon Sports released its 2026 preseason All-America teams, and two Tigers made the squads — junior linebacker Sammy Brown and junior wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 27

Four-Star Clemson Target Pushes Commitment Date Back; New Date TBD

After setting a commitment date just over two weeks ago, a former Clemson commit has pulled the plug on his original decision date of July 3, 2026. On Saturday morning, Lakeside (Ga.) defensive back Seth Williams announced via social media that he would be pushing back his commitment date, which will be between the Tigers and Georgia.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Breaking it Down: Allen has his ‘Guys’ at Cornerback

CLEMSON – Last October, Tom Allen found himself in a dilemma in his first season as Clemson’s defensive coordinator. He wanted to be creative with defensive schemes — to dial up blitzes and implement disguises, to create the intensity that his top-10 Penn State defense imposed in 2024.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 27

Clemson Tigers Land Longtime Defensive Back Target Over Georgia

After being one of the first offers in the 2027 class last summer and over a year of heavy recruiting by Clemson, a priority defensive target has finally made his decision.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / June 27

Clemson Beats out Georgia for Blue Chip Safety

The Tigers won out on yet another highly-sought after 2027 recruit. Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville, AL about 90 mins from Tuscaloosa and Auburn (but originally from California) narrowed his finalists to Georgia and Clemson before ultimately picking the Tigers.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Clemson Target Pushing Back Commitment Date

One of Clemson’s top remaining recruiting targets is pushing back his commitment date. Four-star safety Seth Williams announced on Saturday that he no longer plans to reveal a college decision on July 3.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Philpott Talks Morris Hire, Clemson’s New Offense

Clemson famously went “back to the future” by rehiring Chad Morris. In January, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hired Morris as the Tigers’ offensive coordinator, replacing Garrett Riley, who was fired in December after three seasons as Clemson’s offensive coordinator.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Is Clemson on the Clock?

CLEMSON – Is Clemson on the clock? What does that mean? You do not know what I am talking about? If not, you might want to read the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), which got passed through the U.S.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 27

Bakich Quietly Upgrading Clemson Roster

After an extremely disappointing 2026 season that saw Clemson miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time during his four-year tenure, Erik Bakich has gone to work in the portal in an effort to upgrade the Tigers’ roster.

Cooper Ingle News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Former Tiger Makes MLB Debut

CLEMSON, S.C. – Former Clemson catcher Cooper Ingle (Asheville, N.C.) made his major league debut with the Cleveland Guardians as the starter at DH against the Seattle Mariners at home on Friday night.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 26

Breaking it Down: Clemson Safeties Room Got Total Revamp

CLEMSON – After Clemson’s worst finish in 15 years, it is an understatement to say a personnel revamp was needed entering the 2026 season. The Tigers finished 11th in the ACC in passing defense, giving up more 50 and 70-yard passing plays than any other conference opponent, they especially needed some help bolstering the secondary.

Morgan Wallen News / Clemson Tigers on SI / June 26

Which Clemson Tigers Could Join Morgan Wallen in Concert Walkout?

This weekend, Memorial Stadium isn’t being recognized for its actions on the football field, but rather something else: music. Country music star Morgan