Dabo says Clemson’s portal class will be bigger this offseason—because roster churn, decommits, and NFL decisions force the hand.
Clemson has spent years trying to win the old way — build through high school recruiting, develop in-house, and only dip into the transfer portal when the math forces it.
On Wednesday, Dabo Swinney made it clear the math is coming.
Speaking during Clemson’s signing day press conference, Swinney said the Tigers’ transfer portal class for the 2026 cycle will be bigger than last offseason’s, not because Clemson has changed its beliefs, but because Clemson doesn’t have the luxury of standing still.