All right college sports fans (and especially those who love Clemson), tight end Carter Blackwell committed Tuesday to the Tigers for the football recruiting class of 2027 at Clemson football. His decision gives tight ends coach Kyle Richardson and offensive coordinator Chad Morris a big victory fairly early in the recruiting season, not to mention good news for head coach Dabo Swinney. Blackwell stands 6-4, 215 pounds (perhaps more), and is rated as a 3-star prospect from Leesburg, Ga. When he joins the tight ends room in 2027, Richardson is expected to have plenty of talent to work with. Get our analysis of Blackwell’s game, his potential importance to the program, the impact he can make on this recruiting class, and more. #footballrecruiting #CarterBlackwell  #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball Note: Our apologies if you saw the earlier versions that were up briefly with incorrect photo/video credits! We pulled that and redid the video to fix our technical issues with old information making it into the system. Whenever we can correct our mistakes, we will. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

All right college sports fans, wide receiver Julian Cromartie has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football’s 2027 recruiting class. It’s a big early win for receivers coach Tyler Grisham, who knows how to get freshmen onto the field early, and offensive coordinator Chad Morris as well as of course head coach Dabo Swinney and his WR roots. Cromartie measures up at 6-4, 175 pounds, and is a 3-star prospect out of the Houston area. He is committed to join Clemson before the 2027 season, when the wide receivers room will be full of talent even if both Bryant Wesco and TJ Moore head to the NFL Draft after this season. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman have analysis of Cromartie’s game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball #daboswinney #footballrecruiting #JulianCromartie We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

All right college sports fans, offensive lineman Carter Jones has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football’s 2027 recruiting class. It’s a big early win for offensive line coach Matt Luke and offensive coordinator Chad Morris as well as of course head coach Dabo Swinney. Jones measures up at 6-6, 209 pounds, and is a four-star prospect out of Poquoson, Va. He is committed to join Clemson before the 2027 season, when the O-line room will be full of Matt Luke recruits. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman have analysis of Jones’ game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball #daboswinney #footballrecruiting #CarterJones We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

All right, college sports fans -- We've got spring practice takeaways for Clemson's defense with two people who saw the Tigers up close. From Sammy Brown's keystone role at linebacker to Ashton Hampton's next steps at cornerback, question marks at defensive tackle, and transfers to talk about at every level (even if they didn't all stick around), the 2026 post‑spring defensive depth chart outlook for Tom Allen's Tigers D is right here. Many thanks to Jon Blau and Chapel Fowler for spending time with us for this episode and the entire three-part series. Today we close it out by answering some of the biggest questions for Clemson’s defense, while identifying which ones remain. Yes, despite all the transfers coming in for Dabo Swinney's Tigers, there are some clear areas of uncertainty on Clemson’s defense. Check it all out in this Clemson football 2026 defensive preview, regarding where things stand exiting the spring and well before the fall arrives. Be sure to let us know your thoughts about the Tigers in the comments below, and don’t forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. For extra content, see our Tiger Trends blog at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're glad you found us!

All right college sports fans, wide receiver Jamarin Simmons has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football’s 2027 recruiting class. It’s a big early win for wide receivers coach Tyler Grisham and offensive coordinator Chad Morris (not to mention head coach Dabo Swinney, a former receivers coach himself). They call Simmons, from Tallahassee, Fla., “Waffle House,” because it seems he’s always open! He measures up at 5-11, 165 pounds, and is a consensus four-star prospect out of Godby High School. He is committed to join Clemson before the 2027 season, when current star receivers Bryant Wesco and T.J. Moore will become draft eligible. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman have analysis of Simmons’ game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Swinney, and much more. #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball #daboswinney #jamarinsimmons #footballrecruiting We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

All right college sports fans, running back Gary Walker has committed to the Tigers for Clemson football’s 2027 recruiting class. It’s a big early win for offensive coordinator Chad Morris and running backs coach CJ Spiller. Hailing from Fairburn, Ga., Walker measures up at 6-0, 200 pounds, and is a consensus four-star prospect out of Creekside High School. He is committed to join Clemson and Dabo Swinney for the 2027 season, when expected starter Gideon Davidson will be a junior and recent transfer Chris Johnson Jr. will be a senior. Longtime sports journalists Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman have analysis of Walker’s game, his importance in the program, the impact he can have on this recruiting class for Dabo Swinney, and much more. #clemsonrecruiting #clemsonfootball #daboswinney #garywalker #footballrecruiting We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to share your reactions in the comments (keep it family-friendly for the young fans), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

Clemson football has some big offseason storylines, none larger than the revamped 2026 offense under returning offensive coordinator Chad Morris. With proven wideouts T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco leading the way, the Tigers still face significant roster churn in several areas: a new starting quarterback, running back, slot receiver, and four new offensive linemen.
All eyes are on QB Christopher Vizzina, who enters the offseason in the so-called "pole position" after Dabo Swinney and his staff chose not to pursue an arm in the transfer portal. The lone offensive transfer, RB Chris Johnson Jr., brings elite speed to pair with returning back Gideon Davidson. Meanwhile, the offensive line must take a step forward despite losing four starters, including one to the NFL Draft.
In Part 2 of our conversation, Clemson sports beat writers Jon Blau and Chapel Fowler join co-hosts Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman to break down Clemson’s offensive identity, roster questions, and expectations heading into fall camp.
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All right, college sports fans -- How Clemson will replace its nine NFL Draft picks is just one storyline of an under-the-radar offseason that's surely busy for the Tigers and head football coach Dabo Swinney. We'll talk about the post-draft outlook for the Clemson football roster in general terms as the beginning of a three-part series with two strong guests joining us to share their up-close viewpoints of the program. How have second-year defensive coordinator Tom Allen and first-year offensive coordinator Chad Morris adjusted Clemson's NIL and recruiting strategies for the future while keeping 2026 needs in mind? How will the Tigers' transfer-portal acquisitions fill the needs created by the team's best players becoming draft picks? Join us for our analysis and the insights provided by Jon Blau of the Charleston Post and Courier as well as Chapel Fowler of The State, two of the strongest beat writers covering Clemson. This is Part 1, looking at the big picture of Clemson football as it emerges from spring practice and the Orange and White game, with fall camp fast approaching. Be sure you return for Parts 2 and 3. #ClemsonNFLDraft #ClemsonFootballCoaching #ClemsonTransferPortal #ClemsonRosterOutlook 2026 We're glad you found us! Be sure to add your reactions to what you're hearing and make your thoughts known.

All right, college sports fans -- We've got something for everyone in this episode previewing the men's and women's basketball NCAA Tournament runs, as well as looks into what's creating optimism about football this spring  and why the Tigers' fundamental issues in baseball can be overcome. Our Clemson men's basketball tournament preview takes a look at the matchup with first-round opponent Iowa and the most important factor for Brad Brownell's defense to achieve against the point guard driven Hawkeyes who are led by Brandon Stirtz. The Tigers' defensive depth and development will be key! Plus, Clemson spring football storylines include analysis of the defense, where the key improvements are needed and an early depth issue to look at that's unexpected. Also: What Clemson fans should watch for as the baseball season goes on, with a talented roster looking to overcome its troubles with fundamentals. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and don’t forget to smash "Subscribe" for more content about Clemson sports! From football on the field and recruiting updates to baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and more, you can catch up on the biggest happenings with the Tigers right here. Also find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!

All right, college sports fans -- Chad Morris' return to Clemson means the Tigers quarterbacks could get a boost from his experience. Christopher Vizzina szeems to be the heir to the starting job, and shows signs of looking the part, but he's got just one career start. Enter competition from Chris Denson and Tait Reynolds. Can the winner end up better than the last two starters under center -- and could they pull off an upset win at LSU? We get into the details. Plus: Clemson men's basketball slumps with a four-game losing streak while Clemson women's basketball nets a big upset with a buzer-beating win over Duke. Clemson baseball remains undefeated ahead of a big rivalry weekend against South Carolina. And Clemson alum Jacob Bridgeman gets his first PGA Tour victory in a spotlight signature tournament. We're glad you found us! Be sure to comment with your reactions and opinions too, we love it when our community adds its takes. Go Tigers!