CLEMSON — Something happened last year few thought would ever happen. Clemson Football used the transfer portal.
The Tigers went to the portal and pulled out star defensive end in Will Heldt, a future star at linebacker in Jeremiah Alexander and a wide receiver with a ton of upside in Tristan Smith. Heldt earned All-ACC honors this season, while Alexander became a regular in Clemson’s rotation and Smith made several big catches.
Another words, Dabo Swinney’s first dip into the portal was a productive one. The question now becomes — will Swinney continue to progress with the portal and bring in even more players this season?