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Clemson’s Transfer Portal Haul Begins — Breaking Down the New Signings

Written by Staff Report | January 13, 2026 | 2:49 PM

All right, college football fans, Clemson has made several signings in the transfer portal early in the 2026 offseason, from Luke Ferrelli to Markus Strong and numerous others. The Tigers’ new additions will make a depth-chart impact for sure, so we’re breaking down Clemson’s transfer portal strategy in this episode. It sure seems defensive coordinator Tom Allen serves as a good influence on head coach Dabo Swinney, with the first eight signings coming on the D. We’ve got early analysis of Clemson’s portal class, which also includes a former Allen player in Elliot Washington Jr. – and why players like him, Donovan Starr and others are a good fit for what Allen has publicly sought. If you’re a Clemson fan who wants to know what you should expect from the new transfers, we’ve got what you’re looking for. The Tigers’ new approach is helping Clemson rebuild at key positions heading into the 2026 season. #ClemsonFootball #ClemsonTigers #ClemsonTransferPortal #ClemsonFootballNews #ClemsonFootballRecruiting #ClemsonFootballAnalysis #CollegeFootballTransferPortal #ACCfootball #ClemsonRosterUpdates #ClemsonFootball2026 #DaboSwinney We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff!