Clemson’s interest in Tennessee transfer Caleb Herring reflects a subtle shift in how the Tigers are building defensive depth in the portal era.
Clemson’s pursuit of former Tennessee edge rusher Caleb Herring isn’t a last-minute scramble. It’s a signal.
For years, the Clemson Tigers built dominant defenses the same way: identify elite high school talent, develop patiently, trust continuity. That model still matters. But the Tigers’ late-window portal interest along the edge shows a program adjusting to modern roster math without abandoning its identity.