CLEMSON – The transfer portal was never an option for a Clemson coaching staff dealing with questions surrounding the depth at quarterback heading into the summer and fall.
The Tigers lost backup quarterback Taisun Phommachanh to a torn Achilles in the spring game, and many wondered if either of the 2021 signees – Will Taylor and Bubba Chandler – would stay on campus or head to professional baseball. Chandler eventually opted to sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the current backup is walk-on Hunter Helms with Taylor and walk-on Billy Wiles adding depth.