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Clemson is one of the 10 teams most ravaged by NFL Draft and transfer portal losses

Swinney and the Tigers are losing a lot of talent to the NFL draft and the transfer portal.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are losing some talent from their 2023 team, and it will be up to the coaching staff and players on the roster to make up for these losses. 

The Tigers got hit in both the NFL draft and the transfer portal, with top players formerly on the roster entering both. There were some big losses, with 247Sports naming Clemson the No.8 roster most ravaged by NFL Draft and transfer portal losses.

Three notable starters were 2024 NFL Draft early exits for the Tigers and they’re forced to replace impact guys in the secondary, too. Clemson won five straight games to end the 2023 season, but there’s reason to believe Dabo Swinney’s team will not be mentioned among the frontrunners to take the ACC.

What’s happening to fix: The only program inside the top 25 in 2024 recruiting without a single transfer portal signee, Clemson has to hope much of its young talent from several elite classes in recent years are ready to star next season. Year 2 for former five-star quarterback Cade Klubnik is vital toward this offense’s success under Garrett Riley as is the expectation a few key returning starters defensively can carry the team.

While the Tigers did lose a lot, I would be lying if I didn’t say I think this is a drastic overreaction. Depending on where you look for betting lines, Clemson is between the No.10 and No.12 for the best odds to win the National Championship next year… Does that sound like a team that won’t be a frontrunner to win the ACC in 2024? No, it doesn’t.

There is talent all over this Clemson roster, and even if you lose a lot, that doesn’t mean your team is going to suffer. The Tigers’ defense is expected to once again be elite in 2024, with most of the concern revolving around the offense.

Now, let’s discuss this Clemson offense a bit. The losses are minimal here, with the biggest loss being star running back Will Shipley. While Shipley is an excellent player and was the focal point of Clemson’s offense for some time, Phil Mafah emerged as the Tigers’ top guy as the season kept going,
Losing Beaux Collins could hurt, but I won’t sit here and act like he was a game-breaker for the Tigers. He had his great moments, but with the great came a lot of bad. Collins had some massive drops this season that directly affected multiple games.

This offense returns a lot, and it truly revolves around development at this point. If Cade Klubnik takes the next step under center and gets more reliable play from the offensive line and wide receiver units… This Clemson team will undoubtedly be one of the most dangerous teams in the ACC.
Clemson is once again becoming something they thrived as: an underdog.

Social media reacts: Former Clemson wide receiver transfers to Notre Dame

How social media reacted to Beaux Collins transferring to Notre Dame.

Former Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins has announced his transfer destination.

Collins has committed to Notre Dame with one year of eligibility remaining, he told On3 Sports on Sunday.

Collins entered the transfer portal on Nov. 30 after spending the last three seasons at Clemson. As a Tiger, he racked up a career 1,290 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 91 receptions. He had his best season this fall with a career-high 38 receptions and 510 yards.

“There’s no other program with the exposure and respect they have week in and week out,” Collins told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “What also stood out to me was Coach Free (Freeman) and the respect that he already has throughout the program from the top down. Joining up with other ballers on the offense is going to be a sight to see in the near future.”

Here is a look at how social media reacted to Collins transferring to play for the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame lands another wide receiver from the transfer portal

The Irish are filling their WR needs via the portal!

Over the last few seasons, Notre Dame football has done a very good job going after roster holes and filling needs via the transfer portal.

Multiple Irish wide receivers opted to leave, so the quickest way for head coach Marcus Freeman to put a bandaid on the room was through the portal. With Kris Mitchell already making the move from FIU, Notre Dame was looking for another to join him in the transfer class.

Former Clemson wide receiver [autotag]Beaux Collins[/autotag] was on the list, and on Sunday evening, committed to the Irish. A solid playmaker for the Tigers, he had 38 receptions for 510 yards and 3 touchdowns this fall.

As a graduate transfer, Collins will have just one season left to play in South Bend, but we have seen success stories like his before wearing Blue and Gold.

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Former Clemson WR announces transfer destination

A former Clemson wide receiver is transferring to Notre Dame after spending three seasons as a Tiger.

Former Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins has announced his transfer destination.

Collins has committed to Notre Dame with one year of eligibility remaining, he told On3 Sports on Sunday.

Collins entered the transfer portal on Nov. 30 after spending the last three seasons at Clemson. As a Tiger, he racked up a career 1,290 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 91 receptions. He had his best season this fall with a career-high 38 receptions and 510 yards.

“There’s no other program with the exposure and respect they have week in and week out,” Collins told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. “What also stood out to me was Coach Free (Freeman) and the respect that he already has throughout the program from the top down. Joining up with other ballers on the offense is going to be a sight to see in the near future.”

With the move, Notre Dame adds an experienced and experienced pass-catcher.

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Clemson football 2023 transfer portal tracker

Here is a transfer tracker to track who is leaving and who is joining the program.

Dabo Swinney and the Tigers finished the regular season with an 8-4 (4-4 ACC) record, performing well but also below expectations as the offense failed to keep up with the high level of play from the defense.

We head into the conference championship and bowl season with the regular season over. However, it is more than just that, as it is also the beginning of transfer portal season. All across the country, players are entering their names in the transfer portal as they look for new opportunities at different programs. Clemson is no different than others, as multiple Tigers have entered their name into the portal as their time with the program has come to an end.

To keep you updated, below is our transfer portal tracker with every Tiger who has entered the portal so far. We will update accordingly as more news continues.

Updated 12/11

Social media reacts: Clemson starting wide receiver to enter the transfer portal

A shock to many, Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins has entered the transfer portal.

The transfer portal has become a major part of college football over the past few seasons with teams across the country losing multiple key players as they look to depart their programs for a fresh start or new opportunities.

The latest to do so, may come as a shock to many. Clemson starting wide receiver Beaux Collins announced Thursday morning that he intends to enter the transfer portal, ending his time with the Tigers. Collins had 38 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns this season, operating as one of the Tigers’ top wide receivers.

“To my friends and teammates, I am forever grateful for all the relationships that we’ve built over the years and all the memories we share together,” Collins said.

Here is a look at how Twitter/X reacted to Collins entering the portal.

Clemson starting wide receiver enters the transfer portal

A Clemson starter has entered the transfer portal.

Dabo Swinney and the Tigers are losing a key starter on the offensive side of the ball.

According to reports, starting wide receiver Beaux Collins has entered the transfer portal. Collins had 38 receptions for 510 yards and three touchdowns this season, operating as one of the Tigers’ top wide receivers.

Collins has dealt with injuries from time to time this season, missing the South Carolina game due to a foot injury. He will graduate next month from Clemson and transfer as a graduate transfer.

Now, three Tigers have entered the portal, as Collins joins Hunter Helms and Mitchell Mayes as they prepare to depart the program for a fresh start.

Multiple Tigers out for Clemson vs. South Carolina

The Tigers will miss multiple key players for Clemson vs. South Carolina.

Dabo Swinney and No.24 Clemson have a huge rivalry matchup against South Carolina today and will miss some key players for the game.

Starting wide receivers Antonio Williams and Beaux Collins are not on the travel roster, meaning they will not be available, and the Tigers will need some players to step up at the position. Two big absences for the offense.

On defense, the Tigers will miss safety Jalyn Phillips, with freshman Khalil Barnes getting the start. Another member of the secondary, Jaedyn Lukus, is also out for the game. Tonight’s game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be televised on SEC Network.

Dabo Swinney shares an injury update on wide receiver Beaux Collins

Dabo Swinney shared an injury update on Beaux Collins following Clemson’s win over North Carolina.

Following Clemson’s 31-20 win over North Carolina, Dabo Swinney met with the media and updated the injury status of starting wide receiver Beaux Collins. 

According to Swinney, Collins tore his plantar fascia in the matchup. There is no timetable for the injury, and Swinney did not rule him out for next week’s matchup against South Carolina. 

“We’ll see what the status with him is,” Swinney said.

It is another injury at wide receiver for the Tigers; hopefully, Collins’ injury isn’t as severe as it sounds. Swinney also noted that it is unlikely that star wide receiver Antonio Williams will be ready for the game against the Gamecocks. 

Clemson could be thin at wide receiver for their rivalry game.

Clemson statistical leaders through eight games

Who scares you most on the Tigers?

This hasn’t been the season Clemson or any outsiders envisioned. While not everyone was anticipating another national championship, it’s doubtful anyone expected that by this point, the Tigers wouldn’t even been receiving votes in polls. A bowl isn’t out of the realm of possibility, but if November is a very bad month for the Tigers, it’s probable they’ll be watching bowl season at home. Talk about dropping off.

All of that said, there still is some talent on this Tigers team, especially on defense. If anything, these players are remnants of a time in the recent past when the Tigers were feared. Many might have picked Notre Dame to lose Saturday’s game at the start of the season, but that no longer is a certainty. This is why you play the games though: You never know what can happen.

Here are the Tigers most likely to have an impact when they face the Irish: