Clemson defensive lineman enters transfer portal, recruited by Rodney Garner

Clemson defensive lineman enters the NCAA transfer portal and was recruited by Rodney Garner.

Clemson defensive tackle Darnell Jefferies has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The 6-foot-2, 290-pound junior appeared in 29 games for Clemson from 2018-21, totaling 15 tackles, one tackle for a loss and 0.5 sacks. He redshirted during the 2018 season.

Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner recruited Jefferies when serving in the same capacity at Auburn. Auburn offered Jefferies in Feb. 2017.

Jefferies is from Newton High School in Covington, Georgia.

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