Clemson targets former SEC edge rusher as portal window tightens

Clemson is among the finalists for former Tennessee edge rusher Caleb Herring as the transfer portal window nears its Jan. 16 close.

Arkansas v Tennessee | Jacob Kupferman/GettyImagesThe Clemson Tigers are once again turning their attention to the transfer portal trenches, emerging as a finalist for former Tennessee Volunteers edge rusher Caleb Herring as the January window winds down.

Clemson is one of five programs still in the mix for the rising senior, joining Miami Hurricanes, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

The pursuit underscores Clemson’s continued push to add length, experience and flexibility to its front seven. Already armed with eight…