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One of Clemson’s biggest storylines over the course of this offseason involved the linebacker room. However, fifth-year player Kobe McCloud sees a united

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 18

Clemson Defender Say Morris Offense ‘Going to Be Special’

Chad Morris has brought some welcome change to Clemson, and not just the obvious ones. With Morris back at the helm of the offense, there is not only a new scheme, but there is also a renewed sense of energy, and the entire team is buying in.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 19

Sammy Brown Talks Kobe McCloud's Development Amid Clemson's Linebacker Depth Concerns

Fifth-year linebacker Kobe McCloud — who's the projected starter alongside Preseason All-American Sammy Brown — and the position group as a whole have been one of the biggest questions of the offseason.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 19

Looking Ahead: Clemson Facing Depth Concerns at LB

Make no mistake, Sammy Brown is viewed as one of the top linebackers in the country, but behind him on the Clemson depth chart, there are some questions.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 1

Clemson Linebackers Ready to Take Bigger Role Following Transfer Chaos

In today’s world, college athletics can throw some curveballs, and that’s what the Clemson Tigers saw in January. Cal linebacker Luke Ferrelli’s late flip to Ole Miss brought questions from the sport’s standpoint as well as the roster’s standpoint, with the group becoming more slim going into the 2026 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 28

Clemson Linebacker Comments on Ferelli’s Departure

CLEMSON – Clemson linebacker Kobe McCloud was asked after spring practice Saturday about his reaction to transfer Luke Ferelli leaving the Tigers for Ole Miss in January. As another linebacker, Ferelli, last year’s ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, would have provided more competition for McCloud, a rising redshirt junior.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 2

Ferrelli Departure Leads to Questions at Linebacker

For a very short time, it appeared as if Clemson was set at linebacker for 2026. The Tigers signed ACC standout Luke Ferrelli from the portal to presumably start at WILL alongside Sammy Brown.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 2, 2025

Clemson LB Embodies Resilience, Chasing Dream

CLEMSON — For over a decade, Kobe McCloud had one dream — to play football at Clemson. After watching his brother Ray-Ray, a former Tiger standout and current NFL wide receiver, start for three years and win a national championship under head coach Dabo Swinney, committing to Clemson felt like destiny for the younger McCloud.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / September 16, 2024

Clemson-NC State depth charts look

Clemson released a depth chart for the NC State kickoff this Saturday. The lone recognizable change is at linebacker, with true freshman and former 5-star prospect Sammy Brown as the listed backup at both middle and weakside linebacker.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 11, 2024

Brown on McCloud’s Season-Ending Injury, Opportunity It Presents

With redshirt sophomore linebacker Kobe McCloud out for the season with a knee injury, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney named three players – including highly touted true freshman Sammy Brown – who will be asked to fill the void left by McCloud’s injury and step into the main backup role at linebacker behind Barrett Carter and Wade Woodaz.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 10, 2024

Clemson Loses Two Players for the Year With Season-Ending Knee Injuries

The Clemson Tigers played incredibly well in their Week 2 win against Appalachian State, but they took a hit in the injury department. Multiple players, including Peter Woods, Kobe McCloud, and Caleb Nix, were injured during the game.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 10, 2024

Swinney Names Three Tigers Who Will ‘Fill the Void’ with McCloud Out

A trio of talented young Clemson linebackers will be asked to step up in the absence of reserve linebacker Kobe McCloud. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced Monday evening that McCloud, a redshirt sophomore who has played in 15 career games, is out for the season and will have to undergo knee surgery.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 8, 2024

Brown Takes Advantage of Opportunity After McCloud injury

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney updated the injury status of linebacker Kobe McCloud following the 25th-ranked Tigers’ 66-20 win over Appalachian State Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 20, 2024

McCloud Brings Versatility to LB Rotation in 2024

The Clemson linebacker room will be one to watch for 2024, and Wes Goodwin will have a lot to decide when crafting the defense for his third season calling plays.