Trackers for the Clemson football transfer portal: Who’s going to the Tigers?
The 2023 Clemson football regular season is ended, and roster changes have already started. Around the nation, athletes are deciding how they want to go with their careers: some will enter the transfer portal, some will declare for the NFL Draft, and still others will stay put.
Similar to the majority of collegiate football teams, Clemson has lost a number of players via the portal in previous years. However, it is well known that coach Dabo Swinney does not sign many athletes through the site. He signed just one QB, Paul Tyson, who attempted four passes in his Tiger career, during the previous offseason. It will be interesting to see whether Swinney modifies his transfer portal recruiting strategy this summer.
Here is a list of players that are entering and leaving Clemson football according to the transfer portal.
Players using the transfer portal to leave Clemson
CB Toriano Pride Jr. Toriano Pride Jr., a sophomore cornerback, made his transfer announcement on Thursday. The five-foot-11, 190-pound native of St. Louis still has two years left to be eligible. During his two seasons at Clemson, he played in 26 games with three starts, totaling 36 tackles, a sack, and an interception.
Sage Ennis, TE — Redshirt junior tight end Sage Ennis intend to enter the portal, 247Sports reported Thursday. He played in 41 games in his four seasons at Clemson. In his 10 games this season, Ennis finished with 52 receiving yards on three receptions.
Beaux Collins, WR — Junior wide receiver Beaux Collins told ESPN on Thursday he would enter the transfer portal. The Los Angeles native was Clemson’s leader in yards per game (48.4) this season with 510 yards on 38 receptions in 11 games.
Mitchell Mayes, OL — Senior guard Mitchell Mayes announced he would transfer Wednesday. The Raleigh native played in nine games this season and started five, primarily at right guard. Mayes was a highly regarded player out of high school in the class of 2020: He was the No. 3 player in North Carolina and No. 6 offensive guard in the class per 247Sports Composite. He appeared in 32 games and started nine in his four seasons at Clemson.
Hunter Helms, QB — Backup quarterback Hunter Helms announced his decision to transfer Tuesday. The redshirt junior walked on at Clemson before the 2020 season and eventually earned a scholarship. He finished his Clemson career having appeared in nine games, going 23-for-27 with 218 yards and two touchdowns.