TigerNet.com · Mar 30, 2025
Tristan Smith, the happiest guy at Clemson, making everyone take notice
Tristan Smith, the happiest guy at Clemson, making everyone take notice
CLEMSON – It didn’t take long for Tristan Smith to make his teammates and coaches take notice. It helps that he's the happiest guy on the Clemson team.
Smith recorded 76 catches for 934 yards and six touchdowns this past season at Southeast Missouri State of the FCS after spending two seasons at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. Smith entered the transfer portal in December and quickly found a home in Clemson.
Like all newcomers, it took Smith a few practices to acclimate to his environment, and head coach Dabo Swinney says Smith will be even better after the summer.