ESPN ranked the teams that found the best fits in the transfer portal, which opened Jan. 2 and closes Jan. 16.
Clemson landed a commitment from SMU transfer running back Chris Johnson Jr. on Jan. 11, and he is ranked by ESPN at No. 14 among “the 15 best portal additions based on providing the greatest fit and value to their new programs.”
Johnson marked Clemson’s first portal addition for offense in the 2026 portal cycle. One of the fastest backs in the nation, Johnson adds an interesting dynamic to a running back room that already features rising sophomore Gideon Davidson.