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Clemson targeting experienced safety help after defensive struggles in 2025

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Clemson is reportedly pursuing transfer safety Lyrik Rawls as the Tigers look to shore up a defensive backfield that struggled in 2025.

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Clemson is wasting little time addressing one of its most pressing offseason needs.

According to On3, the Clemson Tigers are in the mix for former Kansas Jayhawks safety Lyrik Rawls as the program turns its attention to the transfer portal following a 7–6 finish.

The Tigers’ interest signals a potential shift in approach for a program that has traditionally relied on internal development rather than portal additions.