Hampton Named ACC Defensive Back of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that cornerback Ashton Hampton has been named ACC Defensive Back of the Week for his performance in Clemson's 18-13 win at Syracuse on Saturday. The Tigers have now garnered 603 ACC weekly honors since 1968, including 11 weekly awards this season.

The honor is the first of Hampton's career and Clemson's third ACC Defensive Back of the Week selection this season. Cornerback Elliot Washington II earned the honor for Clemson's September victory at Cal, and safety Jerome Carter III collected the award for Clemson's Halloween win at Florida State. The 2026 season marks the first time Clemson has earned three or more ACC Defensive Back…