Ian Schieffelin has used up his college basketball eligibility at Clemson, having finished four years with the Tigers this past season.
However, NCAA rules allow student-athletes to compete in other sports within an overall five-year window of eligibility. With one year remaining, the 6-foot-8, 225-pound power forward is taking up football coach Dabo Swinney's offer of playing tight end for the Clemson football program next season.
Schieffelin announced on social media that he intends to pursue football in what he called "the next chapter" of his athletic career.
"I’m excited about Ian’s addition,” Swinney said in a statement.