Wide receiver Troy Stellato is moving on from Clemson, with the redshirt junior set to enter the transfer portal when it opens next week. Stellato, who has two years of eligibility left, will not join the team for Saturday’s ACC Championship Game against SMU.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney commented on Stellato’s decision Wednesday. TheTigers head coach having nothing but love for the now former Tiger.
“He just wants a bigger role,” Swinney said. “He’s a great kid. Y’all know I love the ‘Italian Stallion.’ He’s one of my favorite dudes. He loves football. He just wants to be the one or two, and that’s just not where he is. He could be, and he has been here or there. But with the guys that we have on the roster and the guys coming back, he just wants a little bigger role. It’s not that big a deal.”
Injuries hampered the early part of Stellato’s career, but he became a regular contributor over the past two seasons, starting six games in 2023 and five more this year. His 2024 campaign was cut short following an eight-snap performance against Pitt on November 16, as a thumb injury ultimately required surgery and ended his season.
Stellato’s decision comes as he seeks a bigger role moving forward. This season, he tallied 25 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a career-best seven receptions and 74 yards against Virginia. While Stellato showed promise in Clemson’s offense, he’ll now look for opportunities elsewhere.