--- title: "Clemson's 2026 Overhaul: Replacing NFL Draft Picks, Reviving Mind Set | Part 1: Jon Blau, Chapel Fowler Join" description: Clemson football faces a lot of needs during the 2026 offseason, we take stock after spring practice with Jon Blau and Chapel Fowler image: https://clemsonkickoff.com/hubfs/Spring-to-Fall-Ep-1-THUMB%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-football-2026-replacing-nfl-draft-picks#main-content) [![Death Valley Intro Outline 2](https://clemsonkickoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png?width=600&height=209&name=Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png)](https://clemsonkickoff.com/) - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) # What time is Clemson kickoff?  **• Clemson at Florida St., Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m., ACCN • Clemson at Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 7, TBD** May 3, 2026 | 9:00 PM # Clemson's 2026 Overhaul: Replacing NFL Draft Picks, Reviving Mind Set | Part 1: Jon Blau, Chapel Fowler Join [Staff Report](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/author/staff-report) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-football-2026-replacing-nfl-draft-picks) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-football-2026-replacing-nfl-draft-picks) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-football-2026-replacing-nfl-draft-picks) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-football-2026-replacing-nfl-draft-picks) All right, college sports fans -- How Clemson will replace its nine NFL Draft picks is just one storyline of an under-the-radar offseason that's surely busy for the Tigers and head football coach Dabo Swinney. We'll talk about the post-draft outlook for the Clemson football roster in general terms as the beginning of a three-part series with two strong guests joining us to share their up-close viewpoints of the program. How have second-year defensive coordinator Tom Allen and first-year offensive coordinator Chad Morris adjusted Clemson's NIL and recruiting strategies for the future while keeping 2026 needs in mind? How will the Tigers' transfer-portal acquisitions fill the needs created by the team's best players becoming draft picks? Join us for our analysis and the insights provided by Jon Blau of the Charleston Post and Courier as well as Chapel Fowler of The State, two of the strongest beat writers covering Clemson. This is Part 1, looking at the big picture of Clemson football as it emerges from spring practice and the Orange and White game, with fall camp fast approaching. Be sure you return for [Part 2 about the offense](https://youtu.be/jhm89m-FRlc) and Part 3 about the defense. 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